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Cause Of Leonard Cohen's Death Confirmed

Staff Writer

"The death was sudden, unexpected and peaceful.”

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Following the tragic passing of Leonard Cohen last Friday, the cause of the legendary artist's death has been confirmed. 

The Canadian songwriter's manager, Robert B Kory, confirmed the news in a statement given to the New York Times. 

"Leonard Cohen died during his sleep following a fall in the middle of the night on Nov 7," the statement reads.

"The death was sudden, unexpected and peaceful."

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Despite it being reported that Cohen was battling cancer in recent months, the beloved musician was showing no signs of slowing down, having released his fourteenth LP, You Want It Darker, just last month, as well as well as working on two musical projects and a new book of poetry.

While Cohen's final album peaked on the ARIA Albums chart at #6 in October, it is now one of the top contenders to place at #1 this week.