Leonard Cohen has passed away at the age of 82.

The legendary songwriter’s death was announced on his Facebook page.

‘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,’ the statement from his label, Sony Music Canada, read.

‘A memorial will take place in Los Angeles at a later date. The family requests privacy during their time of grief.’

He was born on the 21 September 1934. He had two children, Adam and Lorca.

RIP. Our thoughts are with his family and dear friends.
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