Happy birthday! Jian Ghomeshi turns 59 today

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The iconic and legendary author turns 59 on Tuesday, Jun. 9, 2026.
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Jian Ghomeshi is celebrating his 59th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed authors of his generation.

Popular author-musician Jian Ghomeshi (Q, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ghomeshi, a cultural icon

Born in London on June 9, 1967, Jian Ghomeshi's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Canadian history. Ghomeshi's not just a great author, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Jian hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jian Ghomeshi as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 59.

Happy Birthday, Jian, you're the best!

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