The Most Heartbreaking Celebrity Deaths Of 2016

Leonard Cohen

Continuing to write until the end, the world mourned the loss of brilliant songwriter and musician Leonard Cohen on November 7, 2016. As one of the most prolific songwriters and artists of his generation, Cohen influenced and inspired minds like Judy Collins, James Taylor, Johnny Cash, and Willie Nelson.

Most famous for hits “Suzanne” and “Hallelujah,” Cohen was so much more than a lyrical scribe, he was a sonic genius of poetry that forged the influence of change. Just as peacefully as he lived his life, Cohen passed away in his sleep at age 82 with family and friends surrounding him.