Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has died at the age of 82. Known for his poetic and lyrical music, Cohen wrote a number of popular songs, including the often-covered "Hallelujah."
Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has died at the age of 82. Known for his poetic and lyrical music, Cohen wrote a number of popular songs, including the often-covered "Hallelujah."
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Cohen accepts a Song Lyrics of Literary Excellence award from Salman Rushdie on February 26, 2012, in Boston.
Cohen accepts a Song Lyrics of Literary Excellence award from Salman Rushdie on February 26, 2012, in Boston.
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Cohen attends the Prince of Asturias Awards ceremony at the Campoamor Theater on October 21, 2011, in Oviedo, Spain.
Cohen attends the Prince of Asturias Awards ceremony at the Campoamor Theater on October 21, 2011, in Oviedo, Spain.
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Cohen speaks during the 41st annual Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony on June 17, 2010, in New York. His 14th studio album, "You Want It Darker," had just been released on October 21.<br />
Cohen speaks during the 41st annual Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony on June 17, 2010, in New York. His 14th studio album, "You Want It Darker," had just been released on October 21.
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Music producer Jimmy Jam and Cohen attend the Grammys' special merit awards and nominee reception on January 30, 2010, in Los Angeles.
Music producer Jimmy Jam and Cohen attend the Grammys' special merit awards and nominee reception on January 30, 2010, in Los Angeles.
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Cohen strikes a pose in his West Hollywood home in 1992.
Cohen strikes a pose in his West Hollywood home in 1992.
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Cohen bundling up, circa 1990.
Cohen bundling up, circa 1990.
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Cohen and Jennifer Warnes and others perform at The Greek Theatre in 1983 in Berkeley, California.
Cohen and Jennifer Warnes and others perform at The Greek Theatre in 1983 in Berkeley, California.
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Cohen in a recording studio, circa 1979.
Cohen in a recording studio, circa 1979.
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Cohen performs live at Hammersmith Odeon in London in February 1979.
Cohen performs live at Hammersmith Odeon in London in February 1979.
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Cohen gets casual in June 1974.
Cohen gets casual in June 1974.
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Leonard Cohen in April 1972 in Amsterdam. Apart from his successful musical career, Cohen also wrote novels and numerous collections of poetry.<br />
Leonard Cohen in April 1972 in Amsterdam. Apart from his successful musical career, Cohen also wrote novels and numerous collections of poetry.
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Cohen performs at the Isle Of Wight Festival on August 30, 1970.
Cohen performs at the Isle Of Wight Festival on August 30, 1970.
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Cohen rides a mule along a stone path in Hydra, Greece, in October 1950. Cohen had bought a house on the island earlier in the year.
Cohen rides a mule along a stone path in Hydra, Greece, in October 1950. Cohen had bought a house on the island earlier in the year.
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