Carrie Fisher, Chris Cornell and Leonard Cohen nominated for posthumous Grammy awards on Tuesday.&nbsp;

Fisher, who died in December 2016 is nominated alongside Neil Degrasse Tyson, Bruce Springsteen, Shelly Peiken, Bernie Sanders and Mark Ruffalo for best-spoken word album for her reading of her memoir &ldquo;The Princess Diarist.&rdquo;

If she wins, it will be the first Grammy for the late &ldquo;Star Wars&rdquo; actress. She was previously nominated for her book &ldquo;Wishful Drinking&rdquo; in 2009.

Chris Cornell, who committed suicide in 2016, is nominated for best rock performance alongside Leonard Cohen, who died in November 2016.

Cornell is nominated for &ldquo;The Promise,&rdquo;&nbsp;released in March 2016 to play over the closing credits to the film of the same name. He has been nominated four times in the past.

Cohen&nbsp;is nominated for the song &ldquo;You Want It Darker,&rdquo; the title track from his October 2016 album of the same name. He&rsquo;s also up for an award for best American roots performance for &ldquo;Steer Your Way&rdquo; from the same album.&nbsp;

Also nominated for the deceased Grammy section is Gregg Allman, who died in May,&nbsp;nominated for both best American roots song and Best Americana album.

The Grammy Awards are scheduled to take place on January 28, 2018.

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The Grammy Awards are scheduled to take place on January 28, 2018

Carrie Fisher, Chris Cornell and Leonard Cohen nominated for posthumous Grammy awards on Tuesday. Fisher, who died in December 2016 is nominated alongside Neil Degrasse Tyson, Bruce Springsteen, Shelly Peiken, Bernie Sanders and Mark Ruffalo for best-spoken word album for her reading of her memoir “The Princess Diarist.” If she wins, it will be the first Grammy for the late “Star Wars” actress. She was previously nominated for her book “Wishful Drinking” in 2009. Chris Cornell, who committed suicide in 2016, is nominated for best rock performance alongside Leonard Cohen, who died in November 2016. Cornell is nominated for “The Promise,” released in March 2016 to play over the closing credits to the film of the same name. He has been nominated four times in the past. Cohen is nominated for the song “You Want It Darker,” the title track from his October 2016 album of the same name. He’s also up for an award for best American roots performance for “Steer Your Way” from the same album. Also nominated for the deceased Grammy section is Gregg Allman, who died in May, nominated for both best American roots song and Best Americana album. The Grammy Awards are scheduled to take place on January 28, 2018.

Carrie Fisher, Leonard Cohen and others nominated for posthumous Grammy

The sudden death of Audioslaves and Soundgarden vocalist Chris Cornell has left the music industry stunned. However, the new developments suggesting suicide is shocking to another level.&nbsp;

In a statement revealed to Radar, The Wayne County Medical Examiner&rsquo;s Office stated, &ldquo;The Medical Examiner has completed the autopsy on 52-year-old Chris Cornell, the Soundgarden musician who died last night in Detroit. The cause of death has been determined as hanging by suicide. A full autopsy report has not yet been completed. There is no additional information at this time.&rdquo;

The singer, who performed about an hour ago before the incident occurred, was in high spirits, suggest close sources.

Right after finishing a concert in Detroit, Cornell was escorted to his room by security. He was later found dead in the bathroom with a band around his neck. It was his wife who suspected something was wrong as she raised an alarm, getting the security to break the door. These are just initial reports from autopsy.

The procedure is yet to be complete as toxicology and many more tests need to be conducted on him. Considering how he was a reformed drug abuser, tests for involvement of narcotics needs to be done. Only then, will they be able to determine whether it was the drugs that acted as catalysts. At the same time, the investigation regarding who he spoke to last and a lot more will be carried out.

According to Vicky Cornell, his wife, the singer showed no signs of depression or suicidal tendencies when they last spoke i.e. minutes before the concert. So it comes as a bigger shock.

Onlookers and fans commented how he was happy and there was so sign of sadness in his eyes or behaviour.

Even as his body was found in the bathroom (in the same clothes he wore for the concert), there was no sign of drugs or narcotics lying around.

The bandmates have agreed to cooperate with the police and answer their questions on the same.

The 52 year old was on a tour along with his bandmates. What&rsquo;s more sad is that right after his concert, Cornell even tweeted that he was in Detroit and excited for the same.

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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Detroit?src=hash">#Detroit</a> finally back to Rock City!!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/soundgarden">@soundgarden</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/nomorebullshit?src=hash">#nomorebullshit</a> <a href="https://t.co/BqXx9veFoD">pic.twitter.com/BqXx9veFoD</a>
&mdash; Chris Cornell (@chriscornell) <a href="https://twitter.com/chriscornell/status/864995525686415360">May 18, 2017</a></blockquote>
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The music industry, especially his peers from the grunge rock movement are bereaving his death.

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Chris Cornell was a genius. Too much talent in one man. I have countless memories listening to his music growing up. Devastating. RIP
&mdash; Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisEvans/status/865239104086171650">May 18, 2017</a></blockquote>
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I didn&#39;t want to say anything until the end of the day, but I am devastated by the passing of Chris Cornell. His soul will live on forever.
&mdash; Charlie Puth (@charlieputh) <a href="https://twitter.com/charlieputh/status/865380832483135489">May 19, 2017</a></blockquote>
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We wonder what caused him to take such a drastic step.

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The Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman hanged himself

The sudden death of Audioslaves and Soundgarden vocalist Chris Cornell has left the music industry stunned. However, the new developments suggesting suicide is shocking to another level. In a statement revealed to Radar, The Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office stated, “The Medical Examiner has completed the autopsy on 52-year-old Chris Cornell, the Soundgarden musician who died last night in Detroit. The cause of death has been determined as hanging by suicide. A full autopsy report has not yet been completed. There is no additional information at this time.” The singer, who performed about an hour ago before the incident occurred, was in high spirits, suggest close sources. Right after finishing a concert in Detroit, Cornell was escorted to his room by security. He was later found dead in the bathroom with a band around his neck. It was his wife who suspected something was wrong as she raised an alarm, getting the security to break the door. These are just initial reports from autopsy. The procedure is yet to be complete as toxicology and many more tests need to be conducted on him. Considering how he was a reformed drug abuser, tests for involvement of narcotics needs to be done. Only then, will they be able to determine whether it was the drugs that acted as catalysts. At the same time, the investigation regarding who he spoke to last and a lot more will be carried out. According to Vicky Cornell, his wife, the singer showed no signs of depression or suicidal tendencies when they last spoke i.e. minutes before the concert. So it comes as a bigger shock. Onlookers and fans commented how he was happy and there was so sign of sadness in his eyes or behaviour. Even as his body was found in the bathroom (in the same clothes he wore for the concert), there was no sign of drugs or narcotics lying around. The bandmates have agreed to cooperate with the police and answer their questions on the same. The 52 year old was on a tour along with his bandmates. What’s more sad is that right after his concert, Cornell even tweeted that he was in Detroit and excited for the same. #Detroit finally back to Rock City!!!! @soundgarden #nomorebullshit pic.twitter.com/BqXx9veFoD — Chris Cornell (@chriscornell) May 18, 2017 The music industry, especially his peers from the grunge rock movement are bereaving his death. Chris Cornell was a genius. Too much talent in one man. I have countless memories listening to his music growing up. Devastating. RIP — Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) May 18, 2017 I didn't want to say anything until the end of the day, but I am devastated by the passing of Chris Cornell. His soul will live on forever. — Charlie Puth (@charlieputh) May 19, 2017 We wonder what caused him to take such a drastic step.

Autopsy report reveals Chris Cornell committed suicide

The widow of grunge rock icon Chris Cornell on Friday insisted he did not intentionally kill himself, saying the recovering addict&#39;s judgment may have been impaired by prescription drugs.

Cornell, one of the most recognizable voices of Seattle&#39;s grunge scene, was found hanging in his hotel room in Detroit shortly after he finished a show Wednesday with his main band Soundgarden, authorities said.

Wayne County&#39;s medical examiner ruled the death a suicide. But his widow, Vicky Karayiannis Cornell, said the 52-year-old gave no indication he wanted to die.

She said that Cornell, who struggled with depression and substance abuse most of his life but had sobered up a decade ago, had been taking Ativan, a prescription drug used to treat anxiety.

&quot;Chris&#39;s death is a loss that escapes words and has created an emptiness in my heart that will never be filled,&quot; she said in a statement.

&quot;What happened is inexplicable and I am hopeful that further medical reports will provide additional details.&nbsp;I know that he loved our children and he would not hurt them by intentionally taking his own life,&quot; she said.

Cornell&#39;s second wife, with whom he has two children, said that the rocker had flown back from his tour for Mother&#39;s Day on Sunday and had returned only hours before the show so he could maximize family time.

&quot;When we spoke before the show, we discussed plans for a vacation over&nbsp;Memorial Day&nbsp;and other things we wanted to do,&quot; she said, referring to the public holiday 10 days ahead.

&quot;When we spoke after the show, I noticed he was slurring his words; he was different.&nbsp;When he told me he may have taken an extra Ativan or two, I contacted security and asked that they check on him,&quot; she said.

Cornell, who has another child with a previous wife, had Sunday posted on Twitter pictures of flowers for Mother&#39;s Day and hailed Karayiannis, a music publicist he had met in Paris, as &quot;an angel and a lioness.&quot;

A lawyer for the family, Kirk Pasich, said that Ativan can lead to paranoia and suicidal thoughts.

&quot;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,&quot; he said.

Cornell, who had a vocal range of nearly four octaves, was one of the most versatile singers in grunge, the subgenre that blended the rough edges of punk with dark introspection.

(AFP)

Cornell's widow Vicky Karayiannis believes prescription drugs impaired his decision by causing anxiety and suicidal thoughts

The widow of grunge rock icon Chris Cornell on Friday insisted he did not intentionally kill himself, saying the recovering addict's judgment may have been impaired by prescription drugs. Cornell, one of the most recognizable voices of Seattle's grunge scene, was found hanging in his hotel room in Detroit shortly after he finished a show Wednesday with his main band Soundgarden, authorities said. Wayne County's medical examiner ruled the death a suicide. But his widow, Vicky Karayiannis Cornell, said the 52-year-old gave no indication he wanted to die. She said that Cornell, who struggled with depression and substance abuse most of his life but had sobered up a decade ago, had been taking Ativan, a prescription drug used to treat anxiety. "Chris's death is a loss that escapes words and has created an emptiness in my heart that will never be filled," she said in a statement. "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. Cornell's second wife, with whom he has two children, said that the rocker had flown back from his tour for Mother's Day on Sunday and had returned only hours before the show so he could maximize family time. "When we spoke before the show, we discussed plans for a vacation over Memorial Day and other things we wanted to do," she said, referring to the public holiday 10 days ahead. "When we spoke after the show, 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," she said. Cornell, who has another child with a previous wife, had Sunday posted on Twitter pictures of flowers for Mother's Day and hailed Karayiannis, a music publicist he had met in Paris, as "an angel and a lioness." A lawyer for the family, Kirk Pasich, said that Ativan can lead to paranoia and suicidal thoughts. "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," he said. Cornell, who had a vocal range of nearly four octaves, was one of the most versatile singers in grunge, the subgenre that blended the rough edges of punk with dark introspection. (AFP)

Cornell did not want to kill self, says wife

The music industry suffered yet another loss with the death of American rockstar Chris Cornell on May 17.

The 52-year-old singer gained fame as the lead singer of Soundgarden and Audioslave. He was a pioneer of the 1990s grunge movement and had received several awards for his vocals.&nbsp;

Cornell&#39;s representative&nbsp;Brian Bumbery told Associated Press that his death was sudden and unexpected and that his wife and family are in a state of shock. He confirmed that the singer passed away in Detroit, shortly after giving a performance.&nbsp;

In a statement by Bumbery, the family is expected to be working with a medical examiner to determine the cause of death and asked for privacy by the public.&nbsp;

Fans who watched him perform in Detroit were speechless with disbelief. They praised his performance on the night before his death with messages like: &ldquo;&ldquo;You rocked Detroit Rock City.&rdquo;

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Friend posted photo of Soundgarden in Detroit just a few hours ago. Sad to see you go, Chris. <a href="https://t.co/sDAmtLfx9C">pic.twitter.com/sDAmtLfx9C</a>
&mdash; gary.graham (@thegarygraham) <a href="https://twitter.com/thegarygraham/status/865116421273116672">May 18, 2017</a></blockquote>
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For those who don&rsquo;t know him, Cornell also co-wrote and performed the song &ldquo;You Know My Name&rdquo;, the theme to the James Bond film &quot;Casino Royale&quot;.&nbsp;

Cornell was due to play at US festival Rock the Range in Columbus&nbsp;and had plans of releasing a seventh album.&nbsp;

(WION)

He gained fame as a lead singer of Soundgarden and Audioslave

The music industry suffered yet another loss with the death of American rockstar Chris Cornell on May 17. The 52-year-old singer gained fame as the lead singer of Soundgarden and Audioslave. He was a pioneer of the 1990s grunge movement and had received several awards for his vocals. Cornell's representative Brian Bumbery told Associated Press that his death was sudden and unexpected and that his wife and family are in a state of shock. He confirmed that the singer passed away in Detroit, shortly after giving a performance. In a statement by Bumbery, the family is expected to be working with a medical examiner to determine the cause of death and asked for privacy by the public. Fans who watched him perform in Detroit were speechless with disbelief. They praised his performance on the night before his death with messages like: ““You rocked Detroit Rock City.” Friend posted photo of Soundgarden in Detroit just a few hours ago. Sad to see you go, Chris. pic.twitter.com/sDAmtLfx9C — gary.graham (@thegarygraham) May 18, 2017 For those who don’t know him, Cornell also co-wrote and performed the song “You Know My Name”, the theme to the James Bond film "Casino Royale". Cornell was due to play at US festival Rock the Range in Columbus and had plans of releasing a seventh album. (WION)

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