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Legendary singer songwriter Leonard Cohen is now singing his inspirational and iconic song in the afterlife. He died on Thursday at the age of 82 at his home in Los Angeles, as confirmed by his label Sony Music Canada and by his son Adam. Cohen left behind a legacy of 50 years of prolific musical and poetic work, reportedly writing and composing up until his last moments. Montreal’s residents gathered to commemorate the life of the musician Leonard Cohen, congregating outside Cohen’s Montreal home. His supporters and fans lit candles in an impromptu vigil for the singer. Details over his death have not yet been released and his family have asked for privacy in this time.
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