Undeniably a huge influence on countless singer-songwriters across the last five decades, it's no surprise that Cohen is being honoured with outpourings of appreciation.
Many artists — and even politicians — have taken to social media to react, sharing messages of love, sadness and gratitude for his astounding talent. Read a collection of those messages below.
You can also read more about the artist's life and career by revisiting Exclaim!'s timeline of Leonard Cohen.
Full statement on the passing of Leonard Cohen: https://t.co/shL2GeMy6k
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) 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
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
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
RIP Leonard Cohen 🙏🏾🙏🏾#hero
— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) November 11, 2016
noooo Leonard Cohen
— Pussy Riot (@pussyrrriot) November 11, 2016
😞
Love you forever Mr. Leonard Cohen. Our hearts will never mend from this loss. Thank you for everything you beautiful human. pic.twitter.com/7Zqz1UVVE8
— July Talk (@julytalk) November 11, 2016
Kids. Take a moment to listen to Leonard Cohen's song Going Home when you can. RIP L Cohen and thank you.
— benjamin folds (@BenFolds) November 11, 2016
RIP Leonard Cohen. 2016 has been quite the year.
— The Darcys (@itsthedarcys) November 11, 2016
bad bad news keeps coming https://t.co/Ov0K0dii1b
— waxahatchee (@k_crutchfield) November 11, 2016
#RIPLeonardCohen
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) November 11, 2016
A spirit and soul beyond compare.
RIP LEONARD COHEN 😩😪😥
— WAVVES (@wavves) November 11, 2016
Guess Leonard Cohen figured there was no reason to stick around for this horseshit. One of the last true legends. RIP.
— HEALTH (@_HEALTH_) November 11, 2016
R.I.P. my favorite singing millionaire. https://t.co/mDHa2AjnWZ
— car seat headrest (@carseatheadrest) November 11, 2016
Leonard, I pay forward all the stuff you gave me. Safe travels
— Laura Marling (@lauramarlinghq) November 11, 2016
Leonard Cohen, what a guy
— Ezra Koenig (@arzE) November 11, 2016
- first album at 33
- dropped "Hallelujah" at 50
- first arena shows in his 70s
He did it til the end. RIP
Aw not Leonard too ...
— Carl Barat (@carlbaratmusic) November 11, 2016
And even though it all went wrong, I'll stand before the Lord of song, with nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah. - Leonard Cohen
— Corin Tucker (@corintuckerband) November 11, 2016
One of the best concerts of my life. Could hear a pin drop. The poetry & the reverence. Waiting for every precious word. RIP Leonard Cohen.
— josh groban (@joshgroban) November 11, 2016
Such sad news...The great Leonard Cohen has passed away. Thank's for what your music has done for humanity... Kindness, love, beauty, poetry
— regina spektor (@respektor) 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
leonard cohen 😥
— Alanis Morissette (@Alanis) November 11, 2016
R.I.P. Leonard Cohen
— Carole King (@Carole_King) November 11, 2016
RIP Leonard Cohen. A poet, songwriter and rogue till the end. Hallelujah. @RollingStone @UltClassicRock pic.twitter.com/PWCRqdUQNM
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) November 11, 2016
Leonard Cohen was a beautiful soul. All of us, artists or non, should aspire to his sublimely high degree of graciousness, depth and wisdom.
— Okkervil River (@okkervilriver) November 11, 2016
RIP LEONARD COHEN
— Ron Sexsmith (@RonSexsmith) November 11, 2016
Devastating news...My life was forever changed by his music and words
He'll will never be forgotten Love Always RS