Chris Cornell, lead singer of Soundgarden and Audioslave, died Wednesday night, his representative told CNN.
Cornell, 52, was in Detroit performing with Soundgarden, which had embarked on a US tour in April. Brian Bumbery, his representative, called Cornell’s passing « sudden and unexpected » in a statement to CNN.
« 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, » the statement read. « They would like to thank his fans for their continuous love and loyalty and ask that their privacy be respected at this time. »
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