Soundgarden/Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell passed away last night following the band’s performance in Detroit, MI at the Fox Theatre. The Wayne County Medical Examiner determined that his death was a result of “suicide by hanging”. Cornell was found in his room at the MGM Grand Detroit Hotel by a family friend who proceeded to call 911. Police arrived at the scene with EMS, where he was pronounced dead at the scene. He is survived by his wife and children. Footage of his final performance can be found below. Condolences to his family and loved ones.
1964 – 2017