Canadian Folk Icon Ian Tyson Dead at 89

LONGVIEW (CelebrityAccess) – Canadian folk legend Ian Tyson, best known for the song “Four Strong Winds,” as half of the Ian & Sylvia duo died Thursday (December 29) at his ranch due to ongoing health issues. Ian & Sylvia, with his first wife, Sylvia Tyson, was a big part of the folk movement in Toronto. Canadian country singer/songwriter Corb Lund grew up listening to Tyson and has even graced the stage with the legend. They struck up a relationship onstage and off, which led to the “Four Strong Winds” released in 1964. Unfortunately, due to a heart attack, doctors recommended open heart surgery in 2015, permanently damaging his voice.