Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent, dead at 92, remembered as 'a true renaissance man'

Tributes are pouring in for beloved Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent, with friends and fans recalling his playful humour and creative spirit.Admirers from actors and politicians to everyday Canadians both mourned and honoured Pinsent in the wake of his passing, calling him a national treasure, a charming storyteller and an icon of the arts.," adding the actor, writer, director, painter and one-time dance instructor was the "epitome of class and one hell of a funny guy.

Even Canadians that had never met Pinsent offered short but heartfelt eulogies on social media, like one Twitter user who simply said: "I didn't know Gordon Pinsent but it sure feels like we've been friends my entire life."Gordon Pinsent was our North Star. A true renaissance man. Actor, writer, director, painter and one time dance instructor. Gordon beat the path and made it possible for all that followed. The epitome of class & one hell of a funny guy.

Seems to be alot of whinny cry babies out there but i sure didnt care for him he couldnt act his way out of a wet paper bag

Obviously Russian disinformation, you're racist....would have been worse if he wasn't vaccinated....BlueAnon

He was great…loved his work. RIP

I remember him, true friend of Canadian tv

Gordon Peniscent

So is Canadian democracy. ChineseElectionInterferance

Not the best photo of this Canadian icon…

Sad to see a great Canadian leave us

I had lunch with him many years ago on the set of A Gift to Last A very humble ,generous and funny man. 😢

Sounds like Russian disinformation, but REMEMBER ' it would have been worse if he wasn't vaccinated. ' BlueAnon

Awesome actor.

This makes me sad. Such a topnotch actor!

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