Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie says his memory is fading as he battles terminal brain cancer.
Downie spoke with anchor Peter Mansbridge in an exclusive interview for CBC's "The National,'' which was set to air Thursday night.
In a preview clip of the interview, Downie tells Mansbridge he "can't remember hardly anything.''
He admits he had to write "Peter'' on his hand so he wouldn't forget the name of the man interviewing him, whom he's known for 25 years.
Downie also says he's fighting his terminal illness, hoping he "can get more time.''
When Mansbridge asks him if he's "resigned to the direction this is heading,'' he says,
"Yes, I am. I really am.''