Year in Review: June 10, 2012 – Glenn Cochrane dies at 84

By News Staff

Posted December 19, 2012 10:27 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

On June 10, 2012, Glenn Cochrane — a unique voice in Toronto, broadcaster, writer, entertainer and staple of the beach community —  died at the age of 84.

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