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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Leonard Cohen
| image = Leonard Cohen 1988.jpg
| caption = Cohen in 1988
| birth_name = Leonard Norman Cohen
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1934|9|21|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Westmount]], [[Quebec]], [[Canada]]
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2016|11|7|1934|9|21|mf=y}}
| death_place = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], [[United States]]
| occupation = Singer-songwriter, poet, novelist
| years_active = 1956–2016
| genre = Folk, soft rock
| instrument = Vocals, guitar, keyboards
| associated_acts = Jennifer Warnes, Sharon Robinson, Anjani Thomas
| notable_works = "Hallelujah", "Suzanne", "Bird on the Wire", "So Long, Marianne"
| awards = [[Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award]], [[Order of Canada]], [[Order of Quebec]]
| website = [https://www.leonardcohen.com Official website]
}}

'''Leonard Norman Cohen''' (September 21, 1934 – November 7, 2016) was a Canadian singer-songwriter, poet, and novelist. His work explored religion, politics, isolation, depression, sexuality, loss, death, and romantic relationships. Cohen is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists of his time.

== Early Life ==
Leonard Cohen was born in [[Westmount]], [[Quebec]], into a middle-class Jewish family. His father, Nathan Cohen, was a clothing merchant, and his mother, Masha Klonitsky, was the daughter of a rabbi. Cohen developed an early interest in literature and music, learning to play the guitar in his teens. He attended [[McGill University]], where he majored in English literature and published his first poetry book, ''Let Us Compare Mythologies'' (1956).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Leonard Cohen Biography|url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Leonard-Cohen|publisher=Encyclopaedia Britannica|access-date=2024-12-10}}</ref>

== Literary Career ==
Before gaining fame as a musician, Cohen was a celebrated poet and novelist. His books, including ''The Favourite Game'' (1963) and ''Beautiful Losers'' (1966), received critical acclaim. His poetry collections, such as ''The Spice-Box of Earth'' (1961), helped establish him as a major literary figure in Canada.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Leonard Cohen: Poems and Songs|author=Leonard Cohen|year=2010|publisher=Everyman's Library}}</ref>

== Musical Career ==
Cohen's transition to music began in the mid-1960s when he moved to New York City and immersed himself in the folk music scene. His debut album, ''Songs of Leonard Cohen'' (1967), included the timeless tracks "Suzanne" and "So Long, Marianne." Over the decades, he released 14 studio albums, including ''I'm Your Man'' (1988), ''The Future'' (1992), and ''You Want It Darker'' (2016).

Cohen's song "Hallelujah," originally released in 1984, became an enduring classic, covered by numerous artists worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Story Behind Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/leonard-cohen-hallelujah-tribute-117215/|publisher=Rolling Stone|access-date=2024-12-10}}</ref>

== Personal Life ==
Cohen had two children, [[Adam Cohen]] and [[Lorca Cohen]], with his former partner, Suzanne Elrod. He maintained a lifelong interest in spirituality and spent several years as a Zen Buddhist monk in the 1990s.

== Legacy ==
Cohen received numerous honors during his lifetime, including induction into the [[Canadian Music Hall of Fame]], [[Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame]], and [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]]. In 2010, he was awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. His profound lyrics and haunting melodies continue to inspire artists and audiences globally.

== Selected Discography ==
* ''Songs of Leonard Cohen'' (1967)
* ''Songs of Love and Hate'' (1971)
* ''I'm Your Man'' (1988)
* ''You Want It Darker'' (2016)

== Death ==
Leonard Cohen passed away on November 7, 2016, at the age of 82. His work remains an enduring testament to his artistic genius and humanity.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Leonard Cohen Obituary|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/nov/11/leonard-cohen-obituary|publisher=The Guardian|access-date=2024-12-10}}</ref>

== References ==
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[[Category:1934 births]]
[[Category:2016 deaths]]
[[Category:Canadian singer-songwriters]]
[[Category:Canadian poets]]
[[Category:Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees]]
[[Category:Grammy Award winners]]
[[Category:Jewish Canadian musicians]]
[[Category:People from Montreal]]
[[Category:Canadian expatriates in the United States]]

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