Chris Cornell - lead singer of Soundgarden and Audioslave - dies at age 52
- 7 years ago
Chris Cornell, best known as the lead singer of the bands Soundgarden and Audioslave, has died at age 52.
Cornell, who had been on tour with Soundgarden, died Wednesday night in Detroit, a representative for the singer said.
Law enforcement officials told ABC News that Cornell was found by a family friend who did a well-being check on the singer around midnight at the MGM Grand Detroit hotel. The wellness check was requested by Cornell's wife, according to Detroit police spokesman Michael Woody.
The family friend forced open the hotel room door and found Cornell on the bathroom floor, Woody said. Police said his death is being investigated as a possible suicide.
Cornell, who had been on tour with Soundgarden, died Wednesday night in Detroit, a representative for the singer said.
Law enforcement officials told ABC News that Cornell was found by a family friend who did a well-being check on the singer around midnight at the MGM Grand Detroit hotel. The wellness check was requested by Cornell's wife, according to Detroit police spokesman Michael Woody.
The family friend forced open the hotel room door and found Cornell on the bathroom floor, Woody said. Police said his death is being investigated as a possible suicide.