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Leonard Cohen, the storied musician and poet hailed as one of the most visionary artists of his generation, died at age 82, according to a statement on his Facebook page.

“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,” the announcement said on Nov. 10.

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