The talented artist will be missed.
Leonard Cohen passed away in the early hours of Friday morning.
The announcement was made on the artist’s official Facebook page in a status that said:
”It is with profound sorrow we report that legendary poet, songwriter and artist, Leonard Cohen has passed away.
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.”
The Hallelujah singer was 82-years-old.
Just last month in an interview with the New Yorker, Cohen said he was ‘ready to die’.
“I hope it’s not too uncomfortable. That’s about it for me.” He said at the time.
Since the news of his death tributes from artists and fans have been pouring in.
"There is a crack in everything,
That's how the light gets in."RIP Leonard Cohen.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 11, 2016
"Like a bird on the wire
Like a drunk in a midnight choir
I have tried, in my way, to be free."
-Leonard Cohen— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) November 11, 2016
We have lost a great artist, poet and poignant force of energy. R.I.P Leonard Cohen.
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) November 11, 2016
"There is a crack in everything that is how the light gets in"RIP Leonard Cohen greatest wordsmith of all time. I am bereft.
— Paloma Faith (@Palomafaith) November 11, 2016
"Act the way you'd like to be and soon you'll be the way you act."
Rest in peace, Leonard Cohen#depth #beauty #grace #poetry pic.twitter.com/rvfsgmIBIt— Ed Helms (@edhelms) November 11, 2016
President Michael D Higgins also paid his respect with a statement on Twitter.
Full text of the President's statement on the death of Leonard Cohen: pic.twitter.com/vMzHk7fHUZ
— President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) November 11, 2016
The incredible artist will be missed.
