Image copyright AFP The singer, songwriter and canadian poet Leonard Cohen died when he slept after suffering a fall at his Los Angeles home, said his agent, Robert B Kory.
the death of The artist of 82 years old was “sudden, unexpected, and in peace“, indicated in a press release Kory.
When the death of Cohen, was announced last week, the family offered no details of the cause.
The statement indicates that Cohen died on the 7th of November, three days before it is made public information.
The author of classics such as “Alleluia” was buried in his hometown, Montreal, on the 10th of November.
“In the presence of the closest family members and some friends of his whole life, down to the earth in a pine box without any decorations, (left) to the side of his mother and his father”, wrote last week his son, Adam.
The representatives of Cohen-reported that they are planning to hold a tribute in his memory in Los Angeles.
The prime minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, has led the tributes to world in honor of the composer of songs such as “Suzanne”, “Bird on the Wire” and “I’m Your Man.”
last month, Cohen released his album number 14.
Cohen was born in 1934. His mother had emigrated from Lithuania to Canada, while his father was a descendant of Polish immigrants.
Her fascination for letters led him to study Literature at the McGill University of Montreal.
Was called “the high priest of pathos” and the “godfather of melancholy”.
Their influence and appeal lasted throughout his career.
The song “Hallelujah” became the composition of the career of Cohen’s most sung by other artists.
Your propensity to depression during almost all his life, and his charming wit and self-criticism was reflected in many of his letters.
And although he had a period of retirement in the 1990s, re-emerged with his creativity intact.
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