Legendary singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen has died, aged 82
- Publish Date
- Friday, 11 November 2016, 3:06PM
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Leonard Cohen has died at age 82.
The legendary singer/songwriter's label, Sony Music Canada confirmed his death on the singer's Facebook page today.
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"It is with profound sorrow we report that legendary poet, songwriter and artist, Leonard Cohen has passed away," they wrote.
"We have lost one of music's most revered and prolific visionaries. A memorial will take place in Los Angeles at a later date. The family requests privacy during their time of grief."
A cause of death was not given.
The Canadian singer, songwriter, poet and novelist just released his latest album last month called You Want It Darker.
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 - NZ Herald
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