The cause of death was not revealed.
Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen died on Thursday at the age of 82, as announced on the musician's official Facebook page
"It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of the legendary poet, songwriter, and artist Leonard Cohen. We have lost one of music's most prolific and revered visionaries.".
A memorial service will be held in Los Angeles at a later date. The family requests privacy during this time of grief.
The composer has an extensive musical career, having released his first album in 1967 and recently released his fourteenth album, "You Want It Darker," in October.
