By Canadian Press

Reaction to the death of Leonard Cohen

Nov 10, 2016 | 8:15 PM

Tributes to poet and musical legend Leonard Cohen flooded the web shortly after his death was announced on Thursday:

“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.”

– Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

“Leonard Cohen’s passing is a lost for us all. He was a unique voice and poet of our time, loved around the world. Thoughts with the family.”

– Gov. Gen David Johnston

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“Thank you Leonard Cohen. Swift rebirth my friend.”

– k.d. lang

“A brilliant Canadian artist passed today. Leonard Cohen, rest in peace. Hallelujah.”

– Kiefer Sutherland

“One of our greatest artists left us today. A great poet, a musical genius. My condolences to his family and loved ones.”

– Minister of Canadian Heritage Melanie Joly

“Leonard Cohen define so well our cultural diversity and duality representing the true definition of living together in Montreal.”

-Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre

“He was punk before it was a thing, and the pride of anglo MTL. His whole life was a thesis statement on being cool. Rest in peace.”

– Jay Baruchel  

“I’ve experienced the loss of many legends but never have I seen so many of their works quoted in their passing.”

– Rob Lowe

“One of my favourite singer-poets. RIP Legendary Musician Leonard Cohen Dead At 82”

– Ron Howard

“Leonard Cohen gone? I didn’t think this week could get any worse.”

– Molly Ringwald

“Hail Hail A Genius Has Vacated This Realm: Rip Leonard Cohen!”

– Roseanne Barr 

“RIP Leonard Cohen. Thank you for you dedication to music, & writing one of my favorite songs to sing ‘Hallelujah.’”

– Jennifer Hudson

“Leonard Cohen has died. Another magical voice stilled.”

– Bette Midler

“Devastating news…My life was forever changed by his music and words. He’ll will never be forgotten.”

– Ron Sexsmith

“‘Hallelujah’ has been a defining song in our career. We are grateful for the time we spent with him and for the gift of his music which we will continue to share with the world.”

– The Tenors

“This is heartbreaking. Can’t help but feel grateful for the tower of song he leaves behind.”

– Lin-Manuel Miranda

“A spirit and soul beyond compare.”

– Justin Timberlake

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