Chris Cornell's Wife Bares Her Soul in a Heart-Wrenching Letter Ahead of His Funeral
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Chris Cornell died by suicide on May 17, and his wife Vicky bared her soul in a heartfelt note ahead of his funeral. In the open letter published in Billboard, the Soundgarden frontman's other half calls Chris "the best father, husband and son-in-law." She also vows to "stand up" and "fight for" him, and to ensure that his children, daughters Toni and Lillian and son Christopher, are well taken care of. Read her letter in full below.
"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"