RIP Leonard Cohen: Justin Trudeau, Mahesh Bhatt, JK Rowling pay their respects

Leonard Cohen, rock music’s man of letters, whose songs fused religious imagery with themes of redemption and sexual desire, earning him critical and popular acclaim, has died at age 82, a statement on his Facebook page said.

“It is with profound sorrow we report that legendary poet, songwriter and artist, Leonard Cohen has passed away,” a statement on the Facebook page said. “We have lost one of music’s most revered and prolific visionaries.”

The statement did not provide further details on Cohen’s death, and representatives for the singer could not be reached immediately for comment. It said a memorial was planned in Los Angeles, where Cohen had lived for many years.

Many famous fans of Cohen paid tribute to the visionary artist through Twitter, starting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in which he remarked that, “It is with deep sorrow that I learned today of the death of the legendary Leonard Cohen.”

“Leonard Cohen was made a Companion of the Order of Canada in 2003 and received many artistic honours during his lifetime, including being inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the American Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.”

“On behalf of all Canadians, Sophie and I wish to express our deepest sympathies to Leonard Cohen’s family, friends, colleagues and many, many fans."

Here’s what the Canadian president said:

Full statement on the passing of Leonard Cohen: https://t.co/shL2GeMy6k

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 11, 2016

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.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 11, 2016

Neil Gaiman who celebrated his birthday yesterday, also paid tribute to the singer:

From Leonard Cohen, for us. Never forget. https://t.co/BmT0WoqcFz#democracy

— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) November 11, 2016

The magical world of Potter sent its condolences:

"There is a crack in everything,
That's how the light gets in."

RIP Leonard Cohen.

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 11, 2016

Bollywood director Mahesh Bhatt enjoyed his music too:

Nothing awaits us at the end of the road ! To Leonard Cohen with love : https://t.co/JcnoqHR8xV

— Mahesh Bhatt (@MaheshNBhatt) November 11, 2016

P.O.W: Bandhi Yudh Ke and Rock On 2 star Purab Kholi put up a ‘Hallelujah’ video:

#RIPLeonardCohen #hallelujah https://t.co/nftk84QoTO

— Purab Kohli (@Purab_Kohli) November 11, 2016

Vishal Dadlani shared Cohen’s spoke word poem ‘Democracy’ :

"Democracy" by #LeonardCohen . Listen, and listen good. https://t.co/urGMzHAbrS via @youtube

— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) November 11, 2016

One Republic paid an ode to the Canadian legend:

R.I.P Leonard Cohen. U are without a doubt one of the greatest songs writers of any generation. THANK YOU for your life. #RIPLeonard

— ONEREPUBLIC (@OneRepublic) November 11, 2016

Hollywood chimed in too:

Leonard Cohen has died. Another magical voice stilled.

— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) November 11, 2016

Dear Leonard Cohen, thanks for the quiet nights, the reflection, the perspective, the wry smiles and the truth #towerofsong

— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) November 11, 2016

One of the best ever. So sad. Rest with the angels, Leonard, Hallelujah. https://t.co/Um2TYlGjae

— Nancy Sinatra (@NancySinatra) November 11, 2016

(with inputs from wires)