Canadian musicians who died due to Respiratory failure
Here are 2 famous musicians from Canada died in Respiratory failure:
Michael Cuccione
Michael Cuccione (January 5, 1985 Burnaby-January 13, 2001 Vancouver) a.k.a. Jason McKnight, Q.T. McKnight or McKnight, Jason was a Canadian singer.
He became famous as a member of the boy band "2gether," which was created for an MTV television movie of the same name. Cuccione played the role of "Q.T. McKnight" in the movie and subsequently adopted the name as his stage name. The band released two albums and had a successful US tour before disbanding in 2001. Cuccione tragically passed away at the age of 16 due to complications from Hodgkin's disease, to which he had been diagnosed with at the age of 9. He left a lasting legacy through the Michael Cuccione Foundation, which raises funds for children's cancer research and supports other charitable causes.
The Michael Cuccione Foundation has since raised over $4.5 million for children's cancer research and hosts an annual fundraising gala in Vancouver. In addition to his music career, Cuccione was also an actor and appeared on several television shows, including "The X-Files" and "D2: The Mighty Ducks." He was known for his charismatic personality and positive attitude, which inspired many of his fans and fellow cancer patients. In 2002, a documentary about Cuccione's life, titled "Crazy Sexy Cancer," was released and received critical acclaim. Cuccione's bravery and advocacy for cancer research continue to inspire people around the world.
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Dorothy Collins
Dorothy Collins (November 18, 1926 Windsor-July 21, 1994 Watervliet) a.k.a. Marjorie Chandler was a Canadian singer and actor.
Her albums include Picnic: Sings Steve Allen, Experiment Songs, Songs by Dorothy Collins, Get Happy! and Won't You Spend Christmas With Me.
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