Leonard Cohen has died at the age of 82.
The Canadian singer-songwriter and poet’s death has been met with an outpouring of grief.
His son, singer Adam Cohen confirmed the news this morning:
“My father passed away peacefully at his home in LA with the knowledge that he had completed what he felt was one of his greatest records"
Earlier this year Cohen mourned his friend Marianne's death:
"Our bodies are falling apart and I think I will follow you very soon"
Cohen was quoted saying he was not afraid of death
"I am ready to die. I hope it’s not too uncomfortable. That’s about it for me".