A message on Leonard Cohen's official facebook page reads:
It is with profound sorrow we report that legendary poet, songwriter and artist, Leonard Cohen has passed away.
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.
Alex Behan from Music 101 talks to Jesse about Leonard Cohen the artist, and his remarkable legacy.
Leonard Cohen Photo: AFP
