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Toronto Star books columnist Greg Quill dies

Long-time Toronto Star books columnist and arts journalist Greg Quill died on Sunday. He was 66.

Quill was a well-known musician in his native Australia. He got his start in journalism writing about music, and was hired by the Toronto Star in 1984 as entertainment reporter, later becoming its books columnist.

Since the news of Quill’s death was released on Sunday night, members of the Canadian cultural community have been expressing their condolences on social media. Here are some remembrances from the publishing community: