Vicky Cornell, the late wife of Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell, has published an open letter to her husband.
Cornell was found dead in his hotel room in Detroit last Wednesday night (May 17) after performing with his band. Authorities have said that he had committed suicide although toxicology test results are forthcoming. His wife and family theorize that he had taken a double dose of the anti-anxiety drug Ativan which, if over taken, can cause thoughts of suicide.
Vicky’s letter, originally published by Billboard, said:
To My Sweet Christopher,
You were the best father, husband and son-in-law. Your patience, empathy and love always showed through.
You had always said I saved you, that you wouldn’t be alive if it were not for me. My heart gleamed to see you happy, living and motivated. Excited for life. Doing everything you could to give back. We had the time of our lives in the last decade and I’m sorry, my sweet love, that I did not see what happened to you that night. I’m sorry you were alone, and I know that was not you, my sweet Christopher. Your children know that too, so you can rest in peace.
I’m broken, but I will stand up for you and I will take care of our beautiful babies. I will think of you every minute of every day and I will fight for you. You were right when you said we are soulmates. It has been said that paths that have crossed will cross again, and I know that you will come find me, and I will be here waiting.
I love you more than anyone has ever loved anyone in the history of loving and more than anyone ever will.
Always and forever,
Your Vicky
Chris Cornell is survived by his wife Vicky and three children from his previous marriage.
