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Nov 11, 2016 By Christopher Roberts Photography by Wendy Lynch Redfern (for Under the Radar) Leonard Cohen

Yesterday legendary singer/songwriter/poet Leonard Cohen passed away. He was 82. The news was broken on Cohen’s official Facebook page, which stated: “We have lost one of music’s most revered and prolific visionaries.” Only a few weeks back, on October 21st, Cohen released his latest album, his 14th, You Want It Darker, which was produced by his son Adam Cohen. In the hours since his passing many musicians and actors have posted tributes to him on social media. Below is a collection of reactions from Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koening, Beck, Nick Cave, Lykke Li, Questlove, Rosario Dawson, Justin Timberlake, John Cale, Savages’ Jehnny Beth, Cat Power, Patton Oswalt, Marc Maron, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and others.

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

Spent a good deal of my early teens, just me & #LeonardCohen alone together in my suburban bedroom. It was a gentle & fulfilling love affair

— Simon Le Bon (@SimonJCLeBON) November 11, 2016

Leonard Cohen was unique - a giant of a man and a brilliant songwriter. Irreplaceable. Loved him and his wonderful music. #LeonardCohen #RIP pic.twitter.com/MZchwonM6g

— Elton John (@eltonofficial) November 11, 2016

You are a legend and always will be. Thank you from the bottom of my heart #LeonardCohen #RIP And enough in 2016! pic.twitter.com/Iboc5yEx7j

— Carla Gugino (@carlagugino) November 11, 2016

Notes and resolutions and #LeonardCohen pic.twitter.com/EVIYPQfXC7

— Jamie Cullum (@jamiecullum) November 11, 2016

RIP #LeonardCohen #Hallelujah Bless #JeffBuckley: https://t.co/HTvGCrTfKW So many greats left us their art… thank you! #Prince #DavidBowie

— Rosario Dawson (@rosariodawson) 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

Of course 2016 would take #LeonardCohen. Of course. 2016, please go away. You have made your awful point. RIP to yet another great.

— Josh Gad (@joshgad) November 11, 2016

This world does not deserve you. Proud to have met you. RIP #leonardcohen pic.twitter.com/xXEWcu5mes

— COLD CAVE (@ColdCave23) November 11, 2016

Dog…*sigh* all due respect to the gawd. #LeonardCohen https://t.co/srZKlHvBk2

— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) November 11, 2016

So long Leonard, thank you for your words, your songs, your life—a gentleman a master a hero—thank you for looking so deeply, for sharing your time giving us your finely wrought diamonds, for lighting the dark corners where the soul lives, for translating the otherness we recognize but fail to express, tonight we celebrate you and send you our gratitude x

A photo posted by Beck (@beck) on Nov 10, 2016 at 7:31pm PST

Leonard Cohen standing before the Lord of Song making good on his promise no doubt. Every songwriter I know in awe of him. His songs endure.

— The Mountain Goats (@mountain_goats) 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

very upsetting news 2 learn of Leonard’s passing. the world has 1 less gentle soul tnight. we thank u 4 the multitude of gifts u left us. jc

— John Cale (@therealjohncale) 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

La musique de Leonard Cohen était comme nulle autre, mais a pourtant transcendé les générations. Le Canada et le monde pleurent son départ.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 11, 2016

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

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

“First we take Manhattan.”-Leonard Cohen #Cry #Fight #Hallelujah #Onward pic.twitter.com/VvUxmI8hs9

— Tom Morello (@tmorello) November 11, 2016

Leonard Cohen, what a guy
- first album at 33
- dropped “Hallelujah” at 50
- first arena shows in his 70s
He did it til the end. RIP

— Ezra Koenig (@arzE) November 11, 2016

buzzcut Leonard - one of his more underrated looks. pic.twitter.com/6l0yjCPhpc

— Ezra Koenig (@arzE) November 11, 2016

at age 53, this man started using synths/drum machines & wrote some of his best songs & ate a banana on the cover. never giv up on ur dreams pic.twitter.com/a8YHgmrO8R

— Ezra Koenig (@arzE) November 11, 2016

One of my absolute favourite poet. Long live his words. Relevant to the end. RIP #LeonardCohen pic.twitter.com/BePSwEBTtU

— Jehnny Beth (@jehnbeth) November 11, 2016

Goodbye old friend, demon cleanser, touchstone, my inspiration on everything I have ever done - I am crying for you tonight in your native land. I want to know you’re happy where you’ve landed and save me a spot next to you please.(and Kurt) I love you Leonard. I love you so much. I’m sorry I never got to tell you. Rest in peace and exultation. Xxxxx

A photo posted by Courtney Love Cobain (@courtneylove) on Nov 10, 2016 at 8:57pm PST

Stop throwin’ stones at your sisters and your brothers Xoxo, Joanne

A photo posted by #VoteHillary (@ladygaga) on Nov 10, 2016 at 8:43pm PST

Dear God, no. The darkness just got so much darker. Such a beautiful man, such a beautiful soul. Please rest in peace, Leonard.

A photo posted by moby XⓋX (@moby) on Nov 10, 2016 at 5:58pm PST

Dog…*sigh* all due respect to the gawd. #LeonardCohen

A photo posted by Questlove Gomez (@questlove) on Nov 10, 2016 at 6:02pm PST

A makeshift #LeonardCohen memorial has begun at the Chelsea Hotel. Red wine, candles, handwritten notes, flowers, and album sleeves. pic.twitter.com/JdQeP3NOdN

— Andrew Kirell (@AndrewKirell) November 11, 2016

#rip #leonardcohen #chelseahotel

A photo posted by Ryan Silbert (@ryansilbert) on Nov 10, 2016 at 8:43pm PST

#RIPLeonardCohen

A spirit and soul beyond compare.

— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) November 11, 2016

Omg no ???? you are my absolute favorite poet. Only yesterday I played your songs and I thought, how can a man pierce my soul so profound, time after time. And I was so excited to finally show Dion your catalogue. He loved Bird on the wire. My favorite is Hey that’s no way to say good bye. I will miss you forever. You taught me so much.

A photo posted by Lykke Li (@lykkeli) on Nov 10, 2016 at 6:32pm PST

RIP Leonard Cohen ????????????????#hero

— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) November 11, 2016

RIP Leonard Cohen. He got out just in time.

— marc maron (@marcmaron) November 11, 2016

Leonard Cohen dying is so goddamned symbolic right now. You just don’t let up, do you 2016?

— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) November 11, 2016

Oh man. ???? RIP Leonard Cohen. Thank you for the most beautiful song ever written: https://t.co/pqVvKvVDy3

— Best Coast (@BestCoast) November 11, 2016

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A photo posted by CAT POWER (@catpowerofficial) on Nov 10, 2016 at 6:27pm PST

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

R.I.P. my favorite singing millionaire. https://t.co/mDHa2AjnWZ

— car seat headrest (@carseatheadrest) November 11, 2016

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