Chris Cornell’s widow is reportedly speaking out about the news that his death was likely a suicide

Chris Cornell and his wife Vicky arrives at the MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute honoring Neil Diamond in Los Angeles, Friday, Feb. 6, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Cornell was not depressed or suicidal, according to his wife, Vicky Cornell.

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According to TMZ, sources close to the widow of the Audioslave and Soundgarden frontman following the news that he was found dead in a hotel bathroom after a Detroit show. The sources claim that there was no way Cornell was in a suicidal or depressed state prior to his death and that he spoke with his wife just hours before taking the stage at his final performance with Soundgarden.

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The tabloid reports that early investigation into the scene of his death lead police to believe his cause of death was suicide.

Vicky Cornell reportedly called a family friend to check on Cornell after his show after he was not answering her. His body was later discovered in his hotel room.

She claims that Cornell was a devoted father to his three children, ages 16, 12 and 11, and does not believe he would end his life.

He was only 52 years old.

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