The Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has died at the age of 82. He passed away on Tuesday after a battle with cancer.
The news was released on his official Facebook page.
Kim Buckley has this report:
Cohen is best known for his song Hallelujah, but his career spanned 6 decades with Bob Dylan describing him as his nearest rival.
Tributes have been pouring in:
Thank you Leonard Cohen ðŸ™ðŸ»
Swift rebirth my friend.— k.d. lang (@kdlang) November 11, 2016
R.I.P. Leonard Cohen
— Carole King (@Carole_King) November 11, 2016
No other artist's music felt or sounded like Leonard Cohen's. Yet his work resonated across generations. Canada and the world will miss him.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 11, 2016
Leonard Cohen has died. Another magical voice stilled.
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) November 11, 2016
