Sudden Death
After completing recording sessions for a forthcoming release from Yes (The Ladder), on May 17, 1999 Fairbairn was found dead by Jon Anderson in his Vancouver home. He was survived by his wife Julie, with whom he had three sons: Scott, Kevin and Brent. A memorial, "A Celebration of the Life of Bruce Earl Fairbairn", held at the Vancouver Chan Centre was attended by more than 300 people. Highlighted by reminiscences from close friends, the event included musical performances from Jon Anderson and Steve Howe performing the song "Nine Voices" from Yes' The Ladder sessions, as well as Tom Keenlyside, guitarist, David Sinclair and finally, Taps played on Bruce's trumpet by son Brent.
In March 2000, Fairbairn was posthumously awarded the "Canadian Music Hall of Fame" Juno Award for his work.
In his interviews concerning The Ladder, Bruce can be seen in short sections at the bonus material on Yes' Live At The House Of Blues DVD, and he appears to be very ill.
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