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So Long, Leonard Cohen—Holy Sinner, Poet, Friend
TOWER OF SONG
The poet laureate of longing dies at age 82, just three weeks after releasing one of the best albums of his career.
Jay Michaelson
Published
Nov. 11 2016
2:00AM EST
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