Tributes pour in for rocker Chris Cornell
Chris Cornell's rock peers have paid tribute to him following his sudden death.
The music industry is mourning the death of rocker Cornell, who passed away suddenly at the age of 52.
The Soundgarden and Audioslave vocalist died on Wednesday, with some reports suggesting he committed suicide.
Chris' family is yet to release an official statement and are working with a medical examiner to determine how he died.
A representative for the rocker described his death as "sudden and unexpected"
Hours before he was found dead, Chris, who was on tour with Soundgarden, tweeted about the band's sold out show in Detroit.
#Detroit finally back to Rock City!!!! @soundgarden #nomorebullshit pic.twitter.com/BqXx9veFoD
— Chris Cornell (@chriscornell) May 18, 2017
A few days earlier, Chris posted a sweet post to honour his wife Vicky on Mother's day.
To my @vickycornell you are an angel and a lioness. The perfect mother and the perfect wife. I love you! Happy #MothersDay2017 pic.twitter.com/Olv4Wyh1zD
— Chris Cornell (@chriscornell) May 14, 2017
Several celebrities, including Billy Idol and Dave Navarro, took to social media shortly after news of his death broke to pay tribute to the singer.
SO SO stunned to hear about Chris Cornell! Such a terrible and sad loss! Thinking of his family tonight! RIP
— Dave Navarro (@DaveNavarro) May 18, 2017
Sad 2 hear of Chris Cornell passing..great singer and artist... another blow…RIP
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) May 18, 2017
RIP Chris Cornell. Damn
— mark lanegan (@marklanegan) May 18, 2017
RIP Chris Cornell 💔condolences to @soundgarden & family. We've lost one of the greats. -MF
— Foster The People (@fosterthepeople) May 18, 2017