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
"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
