Born: 21 September 1934 · Died: 7 November 2016 · Age at death: 82
How old was Leonard Cohen when he died?
Leonard Cohen died aged 82. He was born on 21 September 1934 and died on 7 November 2016.
Canadian poet, novelist and singer-songwriter of Suzanne, So Long, Marianne and the much-covered anthem Hallelujah
Did you know?He did not release his first album until his thirties, having spent his earlier years working as a poet and novelist.
Quick facts
Date of birth21 September 1934
Date of death7 November 2016
Age at death82
Cause of deathFalling
NationalityCanadian
BirthplaceMontreal, Canada
Occupationsinger-songwriter, poet, street artist
Editor's Take:
Leonard Cohen wrote songs like prayers. He grew up in Montreal and was a poet and novelist before he ever sang. His first album came out when he was 33. Suzanne and So Long, Marianne are classics. Hallelujah became one of the most covered songs ever. He spent five years in a Zen monastery. He released his last album weeks before he died.
Key Milestones
1956: Let Us Compare Mythologies – first poems
1966: Beautiful Losers – novel
1967: Songs of Leonard Cohen – debut album
1984: Hallelujah – released
Leonard Norman Cohen (September 21, 1934 – November 7, 2016) was a Canadian songwriter, singer, poet, and novelist.
