Pop and Rock Star Deaths in 2016

Leonard Cohen

Band: solo artist

Position: singer/songwriter

Died: Nov. 7, 2016

Cause of death: undisclosed

Age: 82

Distinction: Known best for his songs "Suzanne" (1967) and "Hallelujah" (1984), Cohen's final album, Do You Want Darker, released in October, peaked at No. 10 on the charts.

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