Strictly Come Dancing pays moving tribute to the late singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen
André Rieu's orchestra performed the famous Leonard Cohen classic while professionals Brendan Cole and Natalie Lowe danced to the music
STRICTLY Come Dancing paid a moving tribute to the late singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen on tonight's results show.
The Canadian singer-songwriter died at the age of 82 last week.
Best known for his song ‘Hallelujah’, the novelist and poet’s death has been met with an outpouring of grief.
The BBC One show decided to give him a fitting tribute by having André Rieu's orchestra perform his famous song, which has been covered by a number of artists including Alexandra Burke, Bon Jovi and Jeff Buckley.
Professional dancers Brendan Cole and Natalie Lowe danced a Viennese Waltz to the song.
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Before introducing the performance, Tess Daly referred to the "late, great" Leonard Cohen.
His death was confirmed by son Adam last week after he spoke to Rolling Stone, saying: “My father passed away peacefully at his home in Los Angeles with the knowledge that he had completed what he felt was one of his greatest records.
“He was writing up until his last moments with his unique brand of humour.”
Just last month he told the he was not afraid of death and the lyrics of the first song on his latest album featured the words “I’m ready, my Lord.”
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