Thunder Bay—We are saddened to report the death of Thunder Bay-born singer-songwriter Bobby Curtola—a Canadian music icon featured in the June 2016 issue of Northern Wilds. His death was announced on June 5 by his sons Chris and Michael Curtola. In a statement, they said, “To his fans….he loved each and every one of you more than you will know, and never took for granted the life you gave him. He would want you to do something kind for one another today and each day.” Bobby was 73.