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- NAME: Leonard Cohen
- OCCUPATION: Songwriter, Singer, Poet
- BIRTH DATE: September 21, 1934 (Age: 78)
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Montreal, Canada
- Full Name: Leonard Norman Cohen
- AKA: Leonard Cohen
- ZODIAC SIGN: Virgo
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Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen is known for his poetic lyrics and baritone voice. He's received acclaim for such songs as "Hallelujah" and "Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye."
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