Leonard Cohen, rock music’s poetic visionary, dies at age 82

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By Alex Dobuzinskis LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Leonard Cohen, rock music's man of letters whose songs fused religious imagery with themes of redemption and sexual desire, earning him critical and popular acclaim, has died at age 82, a statement on his Facebook page said. "It is with profound sorrow we report that legendary poet, songwriter and artist, Leonard Cohen has passed away," a statement on the Facebook page said. It said a memorial was planned in Los Angeles, where Cohen had lived for many years.