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Leonard Cohen dead: Leave your tributes here

Canadian singer songwriter Leonard Cohen has died at the age of 82.

Leonard Cohen during his 2013 Australian tour.
Leonard Cohen during his 2013 Australian tour.  Photo: Steve Lunam

The news of his death was posted on his Facebook page.

"It is with profound sorrow we report that legendary poet, songwriter and artist, Leonard Cohen has passed away," the statement read.

"We have lost one of music's most revered and prolific visionaries.

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

Cohen released his final album You Want It Darker earlier this year.

He was possibly best known for his song Hallelujah.

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