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Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has died at the age of 82.

"We have lost one of music's most revered and prolific visionaries," said a post on the artist's official Facebook page.
     A highly-respected artist known for his poetic and lyrical music, Cohen wrote a number of popular songs including the often-covered "Hallelujah."
     His 14th studio album, "You Want It Darker," had just been released on October 21.

Cohen's son, Adam, who helped produce his latest album, said in a statement his father died in the knowledge he'd made "one of his greatest records."
     "He was writing up until his last moments with his unique brand of humor," he said.
     Cohen's manager, Robery Kory, said the artist's work would inspire "for generations to come."
     "Unmatched in his creativity, insight and crippling candor, Leonard Cohen was a true visionary whose voice will be sorely missed," he said in a statement.

Apart from his successful musical career, Cohen also wrote novels and numerous collections of poetry.
     A memorial will be held in Los Angeles at a later date, the Facebook post said.