Chris Cornell Dead: Soundgarden Singer Has Unexpectedly Died At 52
Grunge rocker who fronted the band Soundgarden, Chris Cornell has suddenly and unexpectedly died at 52. He is reported to have died in Detroit on May 17 as confirmed by the Soundgarden rocker’s rep in the early hours today.
“His wife Vicky and family were shocked to learn of his sudden and unexpected passing, and they will be working closely with the medical examiner to determine the cause,” Chris’ rep said in a statement to CNN. “They would like to thank his fans for their continuous love and loyalty and ask that privacy be respected at this time.”
The singer who was born and raised in Seattle, Washington, was reportedly performing with Soundgarden gig last night at Detroit’s Fox Theatre as part of the band’s North American headline tour. Chris Cornell helped form Soundgarden in 1984, and they quickly became an influential group in grunge music. They broke up in 1997, but came back together in 2010 to release a new album. They have been touring together since then.
