Celebrities and musicians react to the death of the legendary Leonard Cohen
A huge number of musicians and celebrities have been paying tribute to the legendary Leonard Cohen, who has died at the age of 82.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was one of the first to honour the late musician, releasing a statement:
"It is with deep sorrow that I learned today of the death of the legendary Leonard Cohen. A most remarkable Montrealer, Leonard Cohen managed to reach the highest of artistic achievement, both as an acclaimed poet and a world-renowned singer-songwriter. He will be fondly remembered for his gruff vocals, his self-deprecating humour and the haunting lyrics that made his songs the perennial favourite of so many generations. Leonard Cohen is as relevant today as he was in the 1960s. His ability to conjure the vast array of human emotion made him one of the most influential and enduring musicians ever. His style transcended the vagaries of fashion."
There's a blaze of light
In every word
It doesn't matter which you heard
The holy or the broken Hallelujah#RIPLeonard— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 11, 2016
Fell asleep last night listening to #LeonardCohen new album to wake up to news that he has sadly passed away. #RIPLeonard
— Niall Breslin (@nbrez) 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
Gutted. What a prince. Leonard Cohen RIP. https://t.co/NFGEWi0Wan
— Sue Perkins (@sueperkins) November 11, 2016
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What we need right now is a lot of Leonard Cohen music on the radio.
— Graham Linehan (@Glinner) November 11, 2016
LEONARD COHEN 1934-2016 What a beautiful man we had among us .
— HOLLY JOHNSON (@TheHollyJohnson) November 11, 2016
The fragileness of life has been once again exposed with the passing on of Leonard Cohen. May God grant him peace...forever.
— Yusuf / Cat Stevens (@YusufCatStevens) November 11, 2016
Leonard Cohen, right up the top of the Tower of Song. A North Star for so many songwriters and music lovers. Rest in Peace.
— Lisa Hannigan (@LisaHannigan) 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
Looks like freedom but it feels like death
It's something in between, I guess
It's closing time . RIP Leonard Cohen. pic.twitter.com/C61FNULS4p— Xabi Alonso (@XabiAlonso) November 11, 2016
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From Leonard Cohen, for us. Never forget. https://t.co/BmT0WoqcFz#democracy
— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) November 11, 2016
"There is a crack in everything,
That's how the light gets in."RIP Leonard Cohen.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 11, 2016
Love respect gratitude sadness #LeonardCohen thank you sir the power in the words --
— GAVIN ROSSDALE (@GavinRossdale) November 11, 2016
RIP Leonard Cohen. Thank you for your enormous talent. #heartbroken
— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) November 11, 2016
One of the best concerts of my life. Could hear a pin drop. The poetry & the reverence. Waiting for every precious word. RIP Leonard Cohen.
— josh groban (@joshgroban) November 11, 2016
Leonard Cohen was a proper genius. I was raised on his music.
— BASTILLE (@bastilledan) November 11, 2016
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R.I.P Leonard Cohen. U are without a doubt one of the greatest songs writers of any generation. THANK YOU for your life. #RIPLeonard
— OneRepublic (@OneRepublic) November 11, 2016
Such sad news...The great Leonard Cohen has passed away. Thank's for what your music has done for humanity... Kindness, love, beauty, poetry
— regina spektor (@respektor) November 11, 2016
We will miss you #LeonardCohen ?
— Kodaline (@Kodaline) November 11, 2016
R.I.P. the great Leonard Cohen.❤️❤️#canwebedonewith2016 pic.twitter.com/ALxIVcfP7n
— Johnny Knoxville (@realjknoxville) November 11, 2016
Next year can only be better. Seeing Leonard Cohen walking on St Laurent street when I was 21 was enough to make me feel like I had a home
— win butler (@DJWindows98) November 11, 2016
RIP Leonard Cohen. Ugh. It feels pointed, this death. It's making us remember songs like Come Healing which is a good one for these days
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) November 11, 2016
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R.I.P. Leonard Cohen
— Carole King (@Carole_King) November 11, 2016
As of the week could get any worse. Thank you Leonard Cohen, for all the things. Rest In Peace
— lily allen (@lilyallen) November 11, 2016
“Everything has a crack in it, that's how the light gets in.” - Leonard Cohen
— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) November 11, 2016
I've experienced the loss of many legends but never have I seen so many of their works quoted in their passing. #LeonardCohen
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) November 11, 2016
leonard cohen ?
— Alanis Morissette (@Alanis) November 11, 2016
A brilliant Canadian artist passed today. Leonard Cohen, rest in peace. Hallelujah.
— Kiefer Sutherland (@RealKiefer) November 11, 2016
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Leonard Cohen & Bobby, Jr. pic.twitter.com/NpygeB0vbX
— EELS (@THE_EELS) November 11, 2016
Dear Leonard Cohen, thanks for the quiet nights, the reflection, the perspective, the wry smiles and the truth #towerofsong
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) November 11, 2016
Thank you Leonard Cohen ??
Swift rebirth my friend.— k.d. lang (@kdlang) November 11, 2016
Leonard Cohen has died. Another magical voice stilled.
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) November 11, 2016
Leonard Cohen R.I.P. 2016 now officially one of the saddest years. https://t.co/Dk1G5Y7RMB
— Sean Ono Lennon (@seanonolennon) November 11, 2016
Cohen's son Adam told Rolling Stone that his father had died at home, peacefully, "with the knowledge that he had completed what he felt was one of his greatest records. He was writing up until his last moments with his unique brand of humour.”