Final Years and Death
Sinclair was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1979. Up to the time of his death, he was doing 14 broadcasts a week for CFRB and also appearing on Front Page Challenge.
In his final commentary, broadcast on May 15, 1984, he discussed passing his annual driver's test, which was compulsory for drivers over the age of 80. That day, Sinclair—who had had a series of heart attacks dating back to 1970—had a massive attack, going into a coma and suffering irreversible brain damage. He died two days later at age 83 after life support systems were discontinued. He was buried at Park Lawn Cemetery in Toronto.
Sinclair's eldest son, Gord Sinclair (1928-2002), was also a successful and respected radio journalist in Montreal, as well as the majority owner of CFOX (AM).
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