Just over two weeks after the Canadian Christian icon Brian Doerksen passed away from a battle with cancer, his team is releasing information about new music coming out. Doerksen died peacefully in his home after a very short battle with stage 4 cancer on July 21, 2026. "On behalf of the Doerksen family and team, thank you for being part of our story thus far and we hope you will continue to be apart of our story," says Esther Doerksen and Luke Vandervert, Brian's daughter and son-in-law, on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brian Doerksen (@briandoerksen) "Your condolences and prayers have been a huge encouragement as we navigate this new season." RELATED STORIES: Brian Doerksen dies after battle with Stage 4 cancer Tributes pour in following death of Christian music legend Brian Doerksen Announcing new music For the past year, Doerksen had been writing and recording new music for an album titled Breathing. "Brian had been working on songs with a focus on gently singing over people with anxiety and trouble sleeping. In mid-February, we filmed and recorded the audio live in his studio, and Brian was still working on final edits of the artwork while in the hospital." The post goes on to share that this announcement was made with the purpose of not alarming people in the coming days with posts and videos of Doerksen's latest work. Before passing, he asked his team to finish the project and release it. "Brian's original plan was to release the album alongside longtime friend and artist, Marika Siewert, who also recorded an album with a similar concept." As per his wishes, that is what the family intends to do. They have not released a date for when this will take place. Memorial in the works The family ended the post by saying they are still working on a memorial event for Doerksen in his hometown of Abbotsford, B.C. "We are also carefully exploring, with curiosity and established relationships, the idea of memorial concerts, both locally, provincially, and in other areas of the world." There is no date for when a memorial of any kind will be taking place; however, the family ensures they will keep people updated with any details. "Brian has left an undeniable imprint on all our hearts, and it's our pleasure to remember him and honour him for a life well lived."