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Marianne Christine Stang Ihlen (Norwegian: [mɑrɪˈɑ̂nːə ˈîːln̩]; 18 May 1935 – 28 July 2016) was a Norwegian woman who was the first wife of author Axel Jensen and later the muse and girlfriend of Leonard Cohen for several years in the 1960s.
Jun 27, 2019 · Learn how Marianne Ihlen, a Norwegian woman who met Cohen on a Greek island, influenced his music and inspired his classic song "So Long, Marianne". Watch the documentary by Nick Broomfield, who knew her personally and reveals the depth and drama of their relationship.
Aug 7, 2016 · Marianne Ihlen was the inspiration for Cohen's songs "So Long, Marianne" and "Bird on the Wire". He wrote her a farewell letter before she died of leukemia in 2016, expressing his love and wish to join her soon.
Aug 3, 2016 · The woman who was Leonard Cohen's muse and inspired songs like "Bird on a Wire" and "So Long, Marianne" has died. Marianne Ihlen passed away on July 29th. She was 81 years old.
Dec 11, 2019 · Nick Broomfield's documentary tells the story of the fabled relationship between Leonard Cohen and Marianne Ihlen, who met on Hydra in 1960 and inspired his songs. The film focuses on Cohen's career and legacy, while offering little insight into Ihlen's life and role as a muse.
Aug 13, 2016 · Marianne Ihlen was a Norwegian woman who inspired several songs by the Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen, including So Long Marianne and Bird on the Wire. She died of leukemia in 2016, after receiving a touching final letter from Cohen.
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Aug 12, 2016 · Marianne Ihlen: More than Leonard Cohen's muse. Cohen's farewell to his former lover before she died in July focused new attention on the woman who inspired one of his most-loved songs.
