Obituary of Chris Cornell

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Chris Cornell

Chris Cornell (born July 20th, 1964 in Seattle, Washington) was a Musician who was best known for musical talent and groovy look. Chris died on May 18th, 2017 and his death was because of suicide by hanging. He was 52 years old.

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Chris Cornell Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Cornell, Chris
    • Common Name: Chris Cornell
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States
    • Birth Date: July 20, 1964
    • Age: 52 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Christopher Cornell
    • Occupation: Musician
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
    • Favorite Color: Cyan
    • Favorite Scent: Azzaro Wanted for Men
    • Favorite Actor: Al Pacino

    Chris's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Christopher John Boyle
    • Father: Edward F. Boyle
    • Mother: Karen Cornell
    • Brother(s):
      • two older brothers
    • Sister(s):
      • Three younger sisters
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Susan Silver (married 1990-divorced 2004)
      • Vicky Karayiannis (married 2004-2017, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Christopher Nicholas Cornell (born December 2005)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Toni Cornell (born September 2004)

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 18 2017 at age 52
  • Place: Detroit, Michigan, United States
  • Cause of Death: Suicide (by hanging)
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held on May 26, 2017, at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, CA
  • Interment: He was cremated on May 23, 2017

Category Tags:

MusicianAmerican Born on July 20th Born in 1964 Born in Washington Died in 2017 Died at age 52 Died from Suicide

Quotable Quotes:

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"Chris Cornell had a successful professional career as a musician, known for his powerful voice and influential presence in the grunge music scene, but his life was tragically cut short due to unforeseen circumstances. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-11 11:19:17
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