Leonard Cohen: Stars React to the Singer-Songwriter's Death
The singer-songwriter died at 82.
— -- Hollywood is mourning the loss of legendary singer and songwriter Leonard Cohen, whose death was announced Thursday evening.
Cohen, who was perhaps most famous for his song, "Hallelujah," was 82.
News of his passing was shared on his Facebook page.
"It is with profound sorrow we report that legendary poet, songwriter and artist, Leonard Cohen has passed away," the statement said. "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."
Cohen, a recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, recently released a new album, "You Want It Darker," on Oct. 21. His death impacted the likes of Bette Midler, Patton Oswalt, and Justin Timberlake, who paid tribute to the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer online.
Their sentiments are below.