WORLD IN MOURNING FOR COHEN
The world reacted with collective grief over the loss of legendary Canadian singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen, as famous fans took to social media to express their love and gratitude for his soulful, timeless music.
"For many of us Leonard Cohen was the greatest songwriter of them all," Nick Cave wrote on Facebook. "Utterly unique and impossible to imitate no matter how hard we tried. He will be deeply missed by so many."
Leonard Cohen has died. Another magical voice stilled.
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) November 11, 2016
This is heartbreaking. Can't help but feel grateful for the tower of song he leaves behind. https://t.co/q1asV1RF7U
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) 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
RIP Leonard Cohen. One of the greatest, deepest and wisest to ever bless us with his songs. pic.twitter.com/zroVhSQjVk
— Tom Morello (@tmorello) November 11, 2016
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
No other artist's music felt or sounded like Leonard Cohen's. Yet his work resonated across generations. Canada and the world will miss him.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 11, 2016
Leonard Cohen, what a guy
— Ezra Koenig (@arzE) November 11, 2016
- first album at 33
- dropped "Hallelujah" at 50
- first arena shows in his 70s
He did it til the end. RIP
A brilliant Canadian artist passed today. Leonard Cohen, rest in peace. Hallelujah.
— Kiefer Sutherland (@RealKiefer) November 11, 2016
#RIPLeonardCohen
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) November 11, 2016
A spirit and soul beyond compare.
RIP Leonard Cohen 🙏🏾🙏🏾#hero
— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) November 11, 2016
RIP Leonard Cohen. A poet, songwriter and rogue till the end. Hallelujah. @RollingStone @UltClassicRock pic.twitter.com/PWCRqdUQNM
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) November 11, 2016
R.I.P. Leonard Cohen. Hallelujah to the bar of songwriting.
— Rob Thomas (@ThisIsRobThomas) November 11, 2016
