Stuart McLean captured the hearts of Calgarians with his storytelling
Leave your memory of the popular host in the comments below
Stuart McLean has died at age 68 after a battle with melanoma.
Known as the host of CBC Radio's The Vinyl Café and an award-winning humorist, the news has saddened fans across the country — including in Calgary.
- Stuart McLean, CBC Radio host and award-winning humorist, dead at 68
- You can listen to a special tribute to Stuart McLean on Thursday at 1 p.m. on CBC Radio One.
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi fondly referred to McLean as "our greatest storyteller," and said sitting down with him led to "one of the most Canadian moments of my life."
Here are some other stories shared about one of Canada's iconic storytellers.
<a href="https://twitter.com/CBCCalgary">@CBCCalgary</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CBCNews">@CBCNews</a> I work at the Jubilee Auditorium. Stuart graced our stage every December. He will be missed by our staff and his fans
—@spaghetti_chick"Feeling very sad about this. As an immigrant to Canada Dave and Morley became family friends who revealed the understated but rich vein of Canadian humour and made the Vinyl Cafe a family fixture in the week. Thank you Stuart," Sue Seh Hirst posted on Facebook.
<a href="https://twitter.com/CBCCalgary">@CBCCalgary</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CBCNews">@CBCNews</a> I remember listening to his Christmas turkey story on way up to Sudbury. Literally had to pull over, laughing so hard.
—@K_O_cowtown"Sad to hear this. His vinyl cafe stories will continue to be apart of our family traditions. 'Dave cooks the the turkey' is a classic," said Stephen Meisner.
<a href="https://twitter.com/CBCCalgary">@CBCCalgary</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CBCNews">@CBCNews</a> as a kid The Vinyl Cafe came before weekend cartoons. House rules. 7 year old me had no problems with that .
—@StoriesFrom17th"My dad busting a gut when they brought in a reciprocating saw so they could have a plug for the toaster. I'm so saddened by this news," posted Shelly Lynne on Facebook.
RIP Stewart McLean. You entertained a nation with your unique story telling <a href="https://t.co/JNCQKhdTob">https://t.co/JNCQKhdTob</a>
—@gjmarx"After all these years I still chuckle when I remember he and Peter Gzowski totally breaking up over a Morningside item Stuart was doing about ....was it an insect? worms? Condolences to his family and friends; may they be comforted by hearing how Stuart brought Canadians from coast to coast to coast closer together through his stories.
<a href="https://twitter.com/CBCCalgary">@CBCCalgary</a> Days after losing my favorite pet, I wrote Stuart McLean a letter about Stew Cat. He read it aloud during Easter that year. /1
—@KathleenSawisky<a href="https://twitter.com/CBCCalgary">@CBCCalgary</a> My family gathered around the radio and listened as Stuart Mclean helped memorialize our experiences with the beloved pet. /2
—@KathleenSawisky<a href="https://twitter.com/CBCCalgary">@CBCCalgary</a> We laughed and cried, and shared. Next time we get together we will memorialize a different 'Stuart' and remember all the joy /3
—@KathleenSawisky