September 18, 2001
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Jean Chrétien expressed his deep sadness at the news of the
death of children's entertainer Ernie Coombs:
"I was very saddened to learn Ernie Coombs, one of our greatest
children's entertainers, has left us. He was a man of great magic and
inventiveness. Canadians, both young and old, will sorely miss the man they
knew as Mr. Dressup. His extraordinary life and career has elicited the love
and admiration of Canadians everywhere. He will remain a Canadian icon, to
be remembered for generations to come.
Aline joins me in offering our sincerest condolences to his family, his
colleagues and his many friends. I hope that they can find some solace and
comfort in the indelible legacy that he leaves behind."
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