Chris Cornell’s Wife Vicky Karayiannis Pens Touching Letter To Her Late Husband

Chris Cornell’s wife, Vicky Karayiannis, recently penned a touching letter for her late husband days after he died of apparent suicide.

The letter, which was posted on Billboard, detailed Karayiannis and Cornell’s bond with each other. The former revealed that the latter always told her that she saved him, and if not for his wife, he wouldn’t be alive then.

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Following Cornell’s death, his wife released a statement (via Entertainment Weekly) saying that she and Cornell spoke on phone after the latter performed in Detroit. “I noticed he was slurring his words; he was different. When he told me he may have taken an extra Ativan or two, I contacted security and asked that they check on him. What happened is inexplicable and I am hopeful that further medical reports will provide additional details. I know that he loved our children and he would not hurt them by intentionally taking his own life,” she said.

In her letter, Karayiannis admitted that she’s feeling broken after Cornell’s sudden demise. But despite the recent struggle, the matriarch promised her late husband that she will rise up for the sake of their children. “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,” she concluded.

Cornell passed away on Wednesday, May 17 at the age of 52. Following his demise, the Wayne County Medical Examiners Office in Michigan concluded that he died by suicide. However, Cornell’s family attorney, Kirk Pasich, said that they are not convinced the Soundgarden frontman took his own life. Pasich also revealed that Cornell, who happened to be a recovering addict, had a prescription for Ativan.

“He may have taken more Ativan than recommended dosages. The family believes that if Chris took his life, he did not know what he was doing and that drugs or other substances may have affected his actions,” Pasich said in a statement.