Celebrities and musicians react to the death of the legendary Leonard Cohen

A huge number of musicians and celebrities have been paying tribute to the legendary Leonard Cohen, who has died at the age of 82.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was one of the first to honour the late musician, releasing a statement:

"It is with deep sorrow that I learned today of the death of the legendary Leonard Cohen. A most remarkable Montrealer, Leonard Cohen managed to reach the highest of artistic achievement, both as an acclaimed poet and a world-renowned singer-songwriter. He will be fondly remembered for his gruff vocals, his self-deprecating humour and the haunting lyrics that made his songs the perennial favourite of so many generations. Leonard Cohen is as relevant today as he was in the 1960s. His ability to conjure the vast array of human emotion made him one of the most influential and enduring musicians ever. His style transcended the vagaries of fashion."

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Cohen's son Adam told Rolling Stone that his father had died at home, peacefully, "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.”

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