Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, Dead at 52 Staff | May 18, 2017 | News Daypop Tweet Share +1 Pinterest LinkedIn Email Tragic news from the world of rock. Chris Cornell, lead singer of Soundgarden died suddenly last night (May 17) at the age of 52 following a performance at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell Dead at 52 Via www.rollingstone.com 05/18/2017 6:54 AM Image credit: Brian Patterson Photos / Shutterstock.com Previous Next