Musicians & actors pay heartfelt tribute to Leonard Cohen

Music
11 Nov 16

“A great poet leaves us but he will stay in our hearts forever,” reflects Antonio Banderas.

Tributes have been pouring in to the great Leonard Cohen.
Taking to Twitter, band member Hattie Webb says, “Inspiration. Teacher. Friend.”
Reacting within minutes to the sad news, Lisa Hannigan messaged: “Leonard Cohen, right up the top of the Tower of Song. A North Star for so many songwriters and music lovers. Rest in Peace.”
“He was the best I ever met,” says Dave Fanning; “Rest in peace, you beautiful man,” adds Steve from Windings; “A great poet leaves us but he will stay in our hearts forever,” reflects Antonio Banderas; “Dear Leonard Cohen, thanks for the quiet nights, the reflection, the perspective, the wry smiles and the truth,” says fellow actor Russell Crowe; “Many Irish fans are mourning a terrible loss today. May he sleep well,” proffers Brendan Howlin who reveals ‘Suzanne’ to be his favourite Leonard song, and “What we need right now is a lot of Leonard Cohen music on the radio,” urges Graham Linehan;
Click through below for a lovely missive from 2fm’s Rick O’Shea.
Leonard, my friend, we’re going to miss you…