Soundgarden's Chris Cornell death being investigated as 'possible suicide'

Singer Chris Cornell’s death is being investigated as a possible suicide, Detroit Police have confirmed.

The singer died at the age of 52 after a concert in Detroit on Wednesday evening, his representatives announced.

In a statement, Cornell’s manager Brian Bumbery said his death was “sudden and unexpected”.

It also said the family would be working closely with the medical examiner to determine the cause and asked for privacy.

According to the BBC, a spokesperson for Detroit Police confirmed they received a call just after midnight.

“He was found on the bathroom floor, our medical unit were called and he was pronounced dead on scene,” a spokesperson said.

“A family friend went to go check on him and observed him on the bathroom floor. The body was transferred to the medical examiner’s office.”

Only hours after his last gig he Tweeted about how excited he was.

Soundgarden also comprised of Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron and Ben Shepherd, were due to continue their North American tour until their final show in Oklahoma on May 27.

One of the leading stars of the grunge movement, Cornell grew up in Seattle, Washington where he formed Soundgarden in 1984 – the first grunge band to sign with a major record label, leading the way for other groups such as Nirvana and Pearl Jam.

In 2001 he had success with a second band, Audioslave, with Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello, Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk.

Cornell is survived by three children, 17-year-old Lillian Jean, 13-year-old Toni, and 12-year-old Christopher.

Suicide is preventable. If you or anyone you know needs help contact the Samaritans.

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