Music icon Chris Cornell cremated

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Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Last Updated : May 24 2017 | 8:22 PM IST
Legendary singer and founder of bands like Soundgarden and Audioslave, Chris Cornell was cremated today at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
Cornell, 52, was found dead after he committed suicide by hanging in his hotel's bathroom, an hour after wrapping up his concert in Detroit's Fox Theatre.
The singer was cremated in the presence of four people, which included his brother, Peter, his wife, Vicky and, friends, philanthropist Linda Ramone and singer JD King, according to TMZ.
The family and friends were at the venue for about an hour and they will again gather for a private service at the cemetery on May 26, along with other family members.
Later, Corenll's ashes will be buried after which the fans will be allowed to visit the burial site to pay homage to the singer.
Apart from the "Black Hole Sun" singer, legends such as Mickey Rooney, Jayne Mansfield and Johnny Ramone have already been laid to rest at Hollywood Forever.

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First Published: May 24 2017 | 8:22 PM IST

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