Music industry mourns death of Leonard Cohen
The music industry is mourning the death of storied musician and poet, Leonard Cohen.
Cohen died at the age of 82.
Musicians and other entertainers took to social media to share their sorrow and respect.
#RIPLeonardCohen
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) November 11, 2016
A spirit and soul beyond compare.
RIP Leonard Cohen. Thank you for you dedication to music, & writing one of my favorite songs to sing "Hallelujah". https://t.co/JsTjNmmarC
— Jennifer Hudson (@IAMJHUD) November 11, 2016
Leonard Cohen RIP https://t.co/xkbBlrZpAn
— Slash (@Slash) November 11, 2016
One of the best ever. So sad. Rest with the angels, Leonard, Hallelujah. https://t.co/Um2TYlGjae
— Nancy Sinatra (@NancySinatra) 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
R.I.P. Leonard Cohen. Hallelujah to the bar of songwriting.
— Rob Thomas (@ThisIsRobThomas) November 11, 2016
leonard cohen 😥
— Alanis Morissette (@Alanis) November 11, 2016
RIP Leonard #legend #hallelujah
— Jeff Buckley Music (@JeffBuckley) November 11, 2016
Sad to hear we've lost the great poet Leonard Cohen. I was such a huge fan. He had the most… https://t.co/pWhaI6JaUa
— Dita Von Teese (@DitaVonTeese) November 11, 2016
Leonard Cohen gone? I didn't think this week could get any worse.
— Molly Ringwald (@MollyRingwald) November 11, 2016
Leonard Cohen has died. Another magical voice stilled.
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) November 11, 2016
A brilliant Canadian artist passed today. Leonard Cohen, rest in peace. Hallelujah.
— Kiefer Sutherland (@RealKiefer) November 11, 2016
"There is a crack in everything,
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 11, 2016
That's how the light gets in."
RIP Leonard Cohen.
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