Sad news for Rush fans.
Glen Peart, the father of legendary RUSH drummer Neil Peart, has died after a battle with cancer.
The news of Glen‘s June 12 passing was confirmed by Neil‘s sister, Nancy Burkholder, in a social media post the following day.
She wrote:
“On behalf of our Mother and all of our family members, The Peart Family would like to thank everyone for the expressions of sympathy for the passing of our very beloved Glen; husband, father, grandfather, & great grandfather.
“Thank you to Hospice Muskoka Andy’s House staff for the wonderful care and facility.
“If anyone would like to donate to our charities in the Peart name, please see the links below.
“Thank you so much to everyone for your thoughts”.