Age, Biography and Wiki
Gordie Gosse (Gordon Leonard Gosse Jr.) was born on 22 August, 1955 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, is a Canadian politician (1955–2019). Discover Gordie Gosse's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 64 years old?
| Popular As |
Gordon Leonard Gosse Jr. |
| Occupation |
Youth worker |
| Age |
64 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
22 August, 1955 |
| Birthday |
22 August |
| Birthplace |
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Date of death |
14 November, 2019 |
| Died Place |
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Nationality |
Canada
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Gordie Gosse Height, Weight & Measurements
At 64 years old, Gordie Gosse height not available right now. We will update Gordie Gosse's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Gordie Gosse's Wife?
His wife is Susan Gosse
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Susan Gosse |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
Gordie Gosse Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gordie Gosse worth at the age of 64 years old? Gordie Gosse’s income source is mostly from being a successful worker. He is from Canada. We have estimated Gordie Gosse's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
worker |
Gordie Gosse Social Network
Timeline
Gordon Leonard Gosse Jr. (August 22, 1955 – November 14, 2019) was a Canadian politician.
In 1999, Gosse successfully ran for the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party nomination in the riding of Cape Breton Nova, but was defeated by incumbent Paul MacEwan in the 1999 provincial election.
He represented the electoral districts of Cape Breton Nova and Sydney-Whitney Pier in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 2003 to 2015.
He was a member of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party.
A native of Sydney's Whitney Pier neighbourhood, Gosse was a third generation steel worker, having worked for Sydney Steel Corporation for 18 years.
An amateur athlete, Gosse also worked as a youth worker and served as Executive Director of the Whitney Pier Youth Club for 10 years.
In 2003, Gosse was again nominated as the NDP candidate in the riding.
He was elected in the 2003 provincial election, achieving 44.54% of the vote and winning by a margin of 74 votes.
He was re-elected in the 2006 provincial election with 60.92%, an increase of 2521 votes.
He was re-elected in the 2009 provincial election with 71.07% and a margin of 3186 votes over his closest challenger.
On January 19, 2011, Gosse was elected Speaker of the House of Assembly of Nova Scotia and held that position until October 24, 2013.
While serving as Speaker, Gosse also served as Chair of the House of Assembly Management Commission as well as Chair of the Assembly Matters Committee.
In appreciation for his work as Speaker of the House, Gosse was gifted a pair of boxing gloves signed by Canadian former heavyweight boxing champ, George Chuvalo from his legislature colleagues in all three political parties.
While serving as Speaker, Gosse implemented a strict policy banning the use of mobile devices, including smart phones in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly during Question Period, stating that he would order the Sergeant-at-Arms to confiscate any device should the rule be violated.
The riding of Cape Breton Nova was abolished following the 2012 electoral boundaries review.
Gosse was re-elected in the new riding of Sydney-Whitney Pier in the 2013 provincial election with 49.37% and a margin of 550 votes over his closest challenger.
On April 2, 2015, Gosse announced his resignation as MLA for health reasons, due to an oropharyngeal cancer diagnosis.
He died of cancer on November 14, 2019, in his hometown of Sydney, Nova Scotia at the age of 64.
