As you may know by now, legendary singer and songwriter Leonard Cohen passed away at the age of 82.
Cohen was best known for writing Hallelujah which was popularized by Jeff Buckley in the early ’90s, but the Canadian artist left a lasting impact on several singers as many celebs took to Twitter to pay their respects.
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Not only did artists such as Justin Timberlake and Bette Midler share their feels, but stars like Russell Crowe and hot Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made sure to send their regards!
Ch-ch-check out all the sweet celebrity reactions to Leonard’s death (below) and let us know if you’ll be honoring the artist in any way today!
This is heartbreaking. Can’t help but feel grateful for the tower of song he leaves behind. https://t.co/q1asV1RF7U
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) November 11, 2016
#RIPLeonardCohen
A spirit and soul beyond compare.
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) November 11, 2016
“There is a crack in everything,
That’s how the light gets in.”
RIP Leonard Cohen.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 11, 2016
RIP Leonard Cohen. Thank you for you dedication to music, & writing one of my favorite songs to sing “Hallelujah”. https://t.co/JsTjNmmarC
— Jennifer Hudson (@IAMJHUD) November 11, 2016
A great poet leaves us but he will stay in our hearts forever.
RIP #LeonardCohen pic.twitter.com/bALq7qy7vR
— Antonio Banderas (@antoniobanderas) November 11, 2016
Leonard Cohen RIP https://t.co/xkbBlrZpAn
— Slash (@Slash) November 11, 2016
RIP Leonard Cohen. Ugh. It feels pointed, this death. It’s making us remember songs like Come Healing which is a good one for these days
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) November 11, 2016
I just learned that Leonard Cohen has passed. I’ve not the words to express the monumental talent of the man. A legend. Our legend.
— Matthew Good (@mattgood) November 11, 2016
RIP Leonard Cohen. He got out just in time.
— marc maron (@marcmaron) November 11, 2016
R.I.P. Leonard Cohen. Hallelujah to the bar of songwriting.
— Rob Thomas (@ThisIsRobThomas) November 11, 2016
Leonard Cohen has died. Another magical voice stilled.
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) November 11, 2016
Rest In Peace, Leonard Cohen… https://t.co/YGFghwoaZP
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) November 11, 2016
Rest In Peace, Leonard Cohen.
— bob saget (@bobsaget) November 11, 2016
R.I.P. the great Leonard Cohen.❤️❤️#canwebedonewith2016 pic.twitter.com/ALxIVcfP7n
— Johnny Knoxville (@realjknoxville) November 11, 2016
Leonard Cohen gone? I didn’t think this week could get any worse.
— Molly Ringwald (@MollyRingwald) November 11, 2016
“I remember you well, in the Chelsea hotel, you were famous- your heart was a legend…” see you on the other side Leonard Cohen.
— Adam Savage (@donttrythis) November 11, 2016
A brilliant Canadian artist passed today. Leonard Cohen, rest in peace. Hallelujah.
— Kiefer Sutherland (@RealKiefer) November 11, 2016
“Everything has a crack in it, that’s how the light gets in.” – Leonard Cohen
— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) November 11, 2016
I’ve experienced the loss of many legends but never have I seen so many of their works quoted in their passing. #LeonardCohen
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) November 11, 2016
“…it’s time that we began
to laugh and cry and cry and laugh about it all again” RIP Leonard Cohen 🙁
— krysten ritter (@Krystenritter) November 11, 2016
Dear Leonard Cohen, thanks for the quiet nights, the reflection, the perspective, the wry smiles and the truth #towerofsong
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) 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
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
We are heartbroken over the passing of Leonard Cohen. Thank you for your beautiful music. #RIPLeonard https://t.co/FRdPEemJpI
— Pentatonix (@PTXofficial) November 11, 2016
Leonard Cohen standing before the Lord of Song making good on his promise no doubt. Every songwriter I know in awe of him. His songs endure.
— The Mountain Goats (@mountain_goats) November 11, 2016
leonard cohen 😥
— Alanis Morissette (@Alanis) 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
So we lost Prince. Bowie. Leonard Cohen and elected Trump… I’m just saying it’s been a pretty big let down 2016…
— Ruby Rose (@RubyRose) November 11, 2016
Oh god, Leonard Cohen is gone.
— John Cho (@JohnTheCho) November 11, 2016
Very sad news to wake up to today. Leonard Cohen, a poet & songwriter of THE most incredible lyrics & melodies. https://t.co/GdNk2PDlkV
— Luke Evans (@TheRealLukevans) November 11, 2016
Thank you Leonard Cohen 🙏🏻
Swift rebirth my friend.
— k.d. lang (@kdlang) November 11, 2016
One of my favorite singer-poets. RIP Legendary Musician Leonard Cohen Dead At 82 | The Huffington Post https://t.co/5zKK4tW8iM
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) November 11, 2016
Of course 2016 would take #LeonardCohen. Of course. 2016, please go away. You have made your awful point. RIP to yet another great.
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) November 11, 2016
As of the week could get any worse. Thank you Leonard Cohen, for all the things. Rest In Peace
— lily allen (@lilyallen) November 11, 2016
Now Leonard Cohen is dead. This is taking the whole “I’m leaving if Trump wins” thing too far.
— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) November 11, 2016
RIP Leonard Cohen. Thank you for your enormous talent. #heartbroken
— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) November 11, 2016
Leonard Cohen dying is so goddamned symbolic right now. You just don’t let up, do you 2016?
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) November 11, 2016
We’re sure this is a very difficult time for Leonard’s family and loved ones and we wish them the best in coping with the loss.
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