Canadian musician Gordon Lightfoot, one of the legends of popular of the country, died on Monday at the age of 84 in a hospital in Toronto, according to his representative. In April, the singer-songwriter canceled concerts he had planned for this year due to health concerns, although he did not provide details of his situation. Artists like Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Barbra Streisand, Eric Clapton, Olivia Newton-John or Jerry Lee Lewis have performed some of the more than 500 songs he wrote.

In Canada, Lightfoot is considered one of the artists who has best embodied the essence of the country in his songs, from its climate to its landscape, including its people. Following news of his death, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted that Canada “has lost one of its greatest singer-songwriters.”

“Gordon Lightfoot has captured the spirit of our country in his music, helping to shape Canada’s soundscape. May his music continue to inspire future generations and may his legacy endure forever,” Trudeau added.

Lightfoot released their debut album, Light foot! in 1966 after working in the US and UK and gaining a reputation as a songwriter. The album, which earned him recognition in both Canada and the United States, contains some of his most popular songs, such as To love me And early morning rain, which has been performed by Presley and Dylan, among others. Dylan, who has been a friend of the Canadian artist for nearly 60 years, went so far as to say of Lightfoot: “Every time I hear a song by him, it’s like I wish it had lasts forever.”