The National Arts Centre Mourns the Passing of Stuart McLean
It was with great sadness the National Arts Centre (NAC) today learned of the passing of Stuart McLean, one of Canada’s most talented storytellers. For several decades during the holiday period, Mr. McLean performed at the National Arts Centre in its largest venue, Southam Hall, delighting generations of Canadians with his tales of life in this country.
“I’ve worked with Stuart McLean for more than 35 years,” said the President and CEO of the National Arts Centre Peter Herrndorf. “We were collaborators at the CBC and later at the National Arts Centre. It was always a delight to see Stuart perform. I’ve asked that the NAC’s flag be lowered in his honour.”
Stuart McLean was known for his tremendous sense of humour and his ability to find good will in people and in places across the country. He toured his incredible show, The Vinyl Café across Canada and the United States.
Mr. McLean will be deeply missed by everyone at Canada’s National Arts Centre, from the security guards who welcomed him at the artists’ entrance, to the stagehands in Southam Hall, to the staff and audiences he delighted for decades.
The NAC extends its condolences to Mr. McLean’s friends and family.
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