According to TMZ, Chris Cornell’s (Soundgarden, etc.) toxicology report has confirmed that he had the following prescription drugs in his system at the time of his death: Naloxone (Narcan), Butalbital (sedative), Lorazepam (Ativan), Pseudoephedrine (decongestant) and barbiturates. Notably, the report said he had taken four 1 mg Lorazepam pills, which was the drug that his…
When the Wayne County Medical Examiner officially ruled Chris Cornell’s (Soundgarden) death as a “suicide by hanging,” his widow Vicky and family attorney Kirk Pasich disputed the findings saying the prescription drug Ativan, or something else, could have contributed. Now the two have issued another statement, which you can read below courtesy of Rolling Stone.…
Chris Cornell’s brother Peter has shared a tribute he wrote for the late Soundgarden, etc. frontman. You can see what he had to say below. “FRIENDS; It’s been difficult to put words together. My heart is broken. Chris was always just my brother. We just “were”. No pretense. No dog and pony show. We didn’t…
Chris Cornell’s (Soundgarden, etc.) funeral was held at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, CA today (May 26). The private service was attended by numerous musicians including his Soundgarden bandmates Kim Thayil and Matt Cameron, his Audioslave bandmate Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine). Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters, Nirvana), Krist Novoselic (Nirvana), Dave Navarro…
Chris Cornell’s wife Vicky has shared an open letter she wrote for her late husband, via Billboard. You can read that below. Vicky’s Letter: “To My Sweet Christopher, You were the best father, husband and son-in-law. Your patience, empathy and love always showed through. You had always said I saved you, that you wouldn’t be…
According to CNN, Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell is expected to be buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, CA on May 26. The article also says that the family are thinking about doing a public memorial as well. In other news Cornell’s Soundgarden bandmate Matt Cameron has commented on his death: “My dark knight is…
Some more information regarding the timeline of events leading up to Chris Cornell’s death has been revealed via a police report obtained by Detroit News. According to the report, Soundgarden finished their May 17 show in Detroit MI, and shortly after that Cornell’s bodyguard Martin Kirsten gave the frontman two Ativan pills for his anxiety,…
Yesterday the Wayne County Medical Examiner officially ruled Chris Cornell’s (Soundgarden) death as a “suicide by hanging,” but his widow Vicky and family attorney Kirk Pasich are disputing the findings saying the prescription drug Ativan could have contributed. Cornell was taking the drug for anxiety, and may have took more than recommended leading to impaired…
According to The Associated Press, The Wayne County Medical Examiner has officially ruled Chris Cornell’s (Soundgarden) death as a “suicide by hanging.” Cornell’s body was found in his hotel room at the MGM Grand Casino Hotel while he was on tour in Detroit, MI. He was 52. R.I.P.
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