Danny Schur, a resident of Ethelbert and a talented creative mind recently passed away at the age of 56 after a battle with brain cancer.
He was recently found deceased in his residence in Winnipeg. He'd been diagnosed some time ago with this ailment and was undergoing treatment for it.
Danny Schur is a composer and lyricist who writes award-winning music, lyrics, and scripts for the studio, stage, and cinema.
Well known for his compositions in "Strike", a historical musical based on the Winnipeg General Strike of 1919, Danny's achievements also brought him to the big screen with the film adaptation called "Stand!" which he directed.
His work earned him a Juno award, as well as a multi-platinum CD for his contributions. His movie "Stand!" debuted in Canada as number one in the Country.
