Legendary songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen dies at 82

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Friday, November 11, 2016
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Canadian poet and singer Leonard Cohen performs on the stage of the Stravinski hall during the 42nd Montreux Jazz Festival, in Montreux, Switzerland, Tuesday, July 8, 2008.
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NEW YORK -- Legendary poet, songwriter and artist, Leonard Cohen has died at the age of 82.

"Hallelujah" performer's death was announced Thursday on his Facebook page.