The music world is stunned today at the loss of Chris Cornell. The vocalist was on tour with Soundgarden when he was found dead Wednesday night following a show in Detroit. Chris was 52 years old and the death has been ruled as a suicide.
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Rock stars have reacted to the sad news. Here’s some of the Twitter posts about Cornell’s death…
Very sad news about Chris Cornell today. A sad loss of a great talent to the world, his friends and family. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/BlgxE6cJLH
— Joe Perry (@JoePerry) May 18, 2017
RIP Chris Cornell
Incredibly Talented
Incredibly Young
Incredibly Missed. pic.twitter.com/pKNI4tKiXz— Jimmy Page (@JimmyPage) May 18, 2017
STUNNED to hear the death of Chris Cornell. Music’s loss. Greater still, his family has lost a father&husband. RIP. https://t.co/5NGC2YCcz1
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) May 18, 2017
A shining voice in music has left us in the midnight. He was a complex and gentle soul #ChrisCornell has flown into the black hole sun.
— Perry Farrell (@perryfarrell) May 18, 2017
So sad to hear Chris Cornell passed on. Way way way too soon. Sincere condolences to his family.… https://t.co/GnQLMXb1Im
— Dr. Brian May (@DrBrianMay) May 18, 2017
Rest In Peace @ChrisCornell pic.twitter.com/AWHbeGoutL
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) May 18, 2017
Shocked & saddened by the news of Chris Cornell’s passing. RIP. https://t.co/zewHDnsv1N
— Slash (@Slash) May 18, 2017