When news of Canadian singer, songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen's death at the age of 82 broke on Thursday night, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among the first to publicly express his condolences.
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
Overwhelming sadness. Leonard Cohen, a poet of genius, has left us. His words will stay with us forever. May he rest in peace.There's a blaze of light
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 11, 2016
In every word
It doesn't matter which you heard
The holy or the broken Hallelujah#RIPLeonard— Tom Mulcair (@ThomasMulcair) November 11, 2016
Saddened by the death of Leonard Cohen, but know he was ready and it is those of us left behind who feel the loss. Sympathy to his family.
— Elizabeth May (@ElizabethMay) November 11, 2016
One of our greatest artists left us today. A great poet, a musical genius. My condolences to his family and loved ones #LeonardCohen
— Mélanie Joly (@melaniejoly) November 11, 2016
Leonard Cohen define so well our cultural diversity and duality representing The true definition of living together in Montreal So long pic.twitter.com/J02Hrca5N6
— DenisCoderre (@DenisCoderre) November 11, 2016
"I have tried in my way to be free" Humanity has lost an icon. Thankful his words on love, peace and life will live on w/ us #LeonardCohen
— Niki Ashton (@nikiashton) November 11, 2016
Cohen, who was perhaps best known for his songs "Hallelujah" and "So long, Marianne,"recently released a new album, "You Want It Darker," produced in part by his son Adam.
