Chris Cornell in his hometown of Seattle has been vandalised.As reported by KIRO 7 News, an unknown vandal defaced the bronze statue on Thursday (August 20) by covering it with white paint.Cornell’s widow Vicky issued a statement on social media in response.“My children and I are heartbroken to learn of the vandalization of Chris’s statue at the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle,” she wrote.“The statue is not only a work of art but a tribute to Chris, his incomparable musical legacy and everything that he stood for.
It represents Chris, who is beloved not only in Seattle, but worldwide.”Vicky continued, expressing her thanks for fans’ support “in the face of this hate and destruction”.“It lifted our hearts to hear that fans brought supplies.
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