Prince, David Bowie, Gene Wilder ― 2016 has been full of tough losses.
And Thursday’s announcement of singer, songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen’s death came as yet another crushing blow, particularly for those still reeling from Tuesday’s U.S. presidential election.
Following the news, beautiful tributes to Cohen began pouring in. Many, from Patton Oswalt to Johnny Knoxville, wondered when 2016 would give the world a break.
Leonard Cohen dying is so goddamned symbolic right now. You just don't let up, do you 2016?
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) November 11, 2016
RIP Leonard Cohen. Ugh. It feels pointed, this death. It's making us remember songs like Come Healing which is a good one for these days
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) November 11, 2016
R.I.P. the great Leonard Cohen.❤️❤️#canwebedonewith2016 pic.twitter.com/ALxIVcfP7n
— Johnny Knoxville (@realjknoxville) November 11, 2016
As of the week could get any worse. Thank you Leonard Cohen, for all the things. Rest In Peace
— lily allen (@lilyallen) 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
"I am ready to die. I hope it’s not too uncomfortable. That’s about it for me.-Leonard Cohen https://t.co/LD0PjGGqzC pic.twitter.com/JiL7Qk893r
— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) November 11, 2016
Leonard Cohen has died. Another magical voice stilled.
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) November 11, 2016
Of course 2016 would take #LeonardCohen. Of course. 2016, please go away. You have made your awful point. RIP to yet another great.
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) November 11, 2016
So we lost Prince. Bowie. Leonard Cohen and elected Trump... I'm just saying it's been a pretty big let down 2016...
— Ruby Rose (@RubyRose) November 11, 2016
Trump got elected then Leonard Cohen died. Because anytime an asshole shows up to your party, a cool person leaves.
— Morgan Murphy (@morgan_murphy) November 11, 2016
RIP Leonard Cohen. The influential singer, songwriter, poet, and novelist has died at age 82. pic.twitter.com/WAOItNHQoG
— Amoeba Music (@amoebamusic) November 11, 2016
I've experienced the loss of many legends but never have I seen so many of their works quoted in their passing. #LeonardCohen
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) November 11, 2016
Such sad news...The great Leonard Cohen has passed away. Thank's for what your music has done for humanity... Kindness, love, beauty, poetry
— regina spektor (@respektor) 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
leonard cohen 😥
— Alanis Morissette (@Alanis) November 11, 2016
R.I.P. Leonard Cohen. Hallelujah to the bar of songwriting.
— Rob Thomas (@ThisIsRobThomas) November 11, 2016
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Just got word that Leonard Cohen has passed away.
— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) November 11, 2016
Rest in peace Buddy,i learned a lot about music from you.
Leonard Cohen gone? I didn't think this week could get any worse.
— Molly Ringwald (@MollyRingwald) November 11, 2016
"This waltz, this waltz, this waltz, this waltz..."
— Elizabeth Gilbert (@GilbertLiz) November 11, 2016
Thank you, Leonard Cohen. I really loved you.
Fitting that Leonard Cohen would die during the year that feels most like a Leonard Cohen song.
— Sean O'Neal (@seanoneal) November 11, 2016
Rest In Peace, Leonard Cohen. You were a light. One of the most profound, prolific, gifted souls of our generation. #dancemetotheendoflove
— Joy Williams (@joywilliams) November 11, 2016
RIP Leonard Cohen. He got out just in time.
— marc maron (@marcmaron) November 11, 2016
RIP Leonard Cohen. One of the greatest, deepest and wisest to ever bless us with his songs. pic.twitter.com/zroVhSQjVk
— Tom Morello (@tmorello) November 11, 2016
"...it's time that we began
— krysten ritter (@Krystenritter) November 11, 2016
to laugh and cry and cry and laugh about it all again" RIP Leonard Cohen :(
Leonard Cohen has passed, one of the truest and purest poets I know. "There is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in."
— Eric Whitacre (@EricWhitacre) November 11, 2016
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