Chris Cornell (Audioslave / Soundgarden) dead at 52

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Chris struggled with heroin addiction in the 80's and early 90's, alcoholism in the throughout the 90's and going back to 2000.

He also struggled with depression.

He joined AA, which helped him greatly and really revived his career with Soundgarden but apparently, the demons were just too great.

R.I.P.

All just excuses justifying the ultimate selfish act. Lots of people struggle with addiction and don't end their lives. Who hasn't stood on that cliffside and looked down into the abyss? Only the weak and selfish take that next step. I have had two close friends shoot themselves and end it all. Each time it is the families that paid the price for their actions and it never goes away. I know I sound bitter, because I am. I miss my friends and they left me with the guilt of what could I have done?

I am sure Chris's band mates, family, friends and his millions of fans all would have helped him in any way. Such a senseless tragic end for a multi- talented guy.