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RIP David Farrell — Influential Music Journalist, Publisher and Billboard Canada Editor

The founder of The Record and FYI Music News, which became Billboard Canada FYI, Farrell had a long and storied career in Canadian music media. Read a tribute from his friends, family and colleagues.

David Charles Farrell, an award-winning and groundbreaking Canadian music trade journalist and publisher, died on Dec. 19. He was 73 years old.

A notice from the family provided to Billboard Canada FYI states that "he passed away quietly on Thursday, December 19, 2024 in the home of Joan Ralph, his loving partner."

"He was pre-deceased by his parents, Ted and Ann, and his sister Judy. David was the proud father of D’Arcy, Brendan and Lewis with his former partner, Patricia Dunn. David is survived by his loving sisters and brother, Mary Ann, Siobhan and Dominic and his partner Suzanne."

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