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20th Dec 2016

Legendary Singer-Songwriter Leonard Cohen Has Died

Alana Laverty

Revered singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has passed away aged 82.

The legendary artist’s death was announced on his Facebook page last night:

His son Adam has said, “My father passed away peacefully at his home in Los Angeles 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.”

Cohen’s Hallelujah is one of the most covered songs in history…

Tributes for the legend have been pouring in…

He’ll be greatly missed.

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