Article content Gord Atkinson died just after the Oscars ended Sunday — not wanting to leave, his family wonders, while the stars were still out. A giant in local radio circles in the second half of the 20th century, Atkinson succumbed to the effects of a stroke at the age of 94. He leaves behind seven children and Elaine, his wife of 69 years. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Egan: From Bing to The King, radio man Gord Atkinson had legendary career Back to video “My father always said to us, and he meant every word of it,” said his son, Peter, “it’s been a wonderful life.”