Leonard Cohen, the musician whose work has provided a soundtrack to a thousand heartbreaks, has died aged 82.
His gravelly tones and beautiful lyrics left a lasting impression on millions with songs likeSo Long, Marianne and Famous Blue Raincoat. He released his first album in 1967 and enjoyed consistent success until his death.
His record label confirmed his passing on his Facebook page, and fans were devastated.
Admirers have been sharing their favourite songs, lyrics and memories.
X content
X content
X content
His song Hallelujah reached a new audience when it was chosen as the winners' single on The X Factor in 2008. A 1994 cover of the song by the singer Jeff Buckley, who died tragically young, has become a classic in its own right.
