Leonard Cohen dead at 82

Influential songwriter Leonard Cohen has died at the age of 82.

Cohen’s label, Sony Music Canada, confirmed his death on social media.

‘It is with profound sorrow we report that legendary poet, songwriter and artist, Leonard Cohen has passed away,’ the statement read.

‘We have lost one of music’s most revered and prolific visionaries. A memorial will take place in Los Angeles at a later date. The family requests privacy during their time of grief.’

A cause of death was not given.