What a sad day for his family, Canadians, folk music and hockey followers.
His 'Hockey Song' is just as well known in Canada as Monday Night Football's theme is in the states.
He was voted as the 13th greatest Canadian of all time. Think about that for a minute.
He recently left this message on his website.
"Hello friends, I want all my fans, past, present, or future, to know that without you, there would have not been any Stompin' Tom."
"It was a long hard bumpy road, but this great country kept me inspired with it's beauty, character, and spirit, driving me to keep march