Paul Quarrington, Canadian Musician and Author, Dead at 56

Award-winning Canadian author and musician Paul Quarrington has died of lung cancer. He was 56. "It is comforting to know that he didn't suffer," reads the memorial announcement on Paul Quarrington's website. "He was calm and quiet, holding hands with those who were closest to him." Quarrington, who lost his struggle with lung cancer in the early hours of January 21, was best known for his 1989 book, 'Whale Music' -- about a reclusive Brian Wilson-esque rock star -- which won the prestigio...

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