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What was Chris Cornell cause of death?

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Christopher John Cornell was a popular American singer and musician who was best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, primary lyricist, and songwriter for the rock bands Soundgarden and Audioslave. He also had a solo career and contributed to numerous movie soundtracks.
Chris Cornell was born on July 20, 1964, in Seattle, Washington, United States. 

 

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What was Chris Cornell’s cause of death?

According to several reports, Chris Cornell had struggled with depression for most of his life and was taking medications for his depression. Fans were shocked to hear he was found dead in his Detroit hotel room in the early hours of May 18, 2017, after performing at a Soundgarden concert an hour earlier at the Fox Theatre. His death was ruled a suicide by hanging.

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Chris Cornell had been in the entertainment world for quite a long time and until his sudden death in 2017. His records date all the way to 1983 when he started his music career. He had gained a huge fan base as wealth as a massive wealth to go with it.

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Chris Cornell had a net worth estimated at 40 million USD at the time of his death, which he solely earned from his music career.

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