Soundgarden rocker Chris Cornell dead: Stars react

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Rocker Chris Cornell dies suddenly hours after concert

Lead singer of Soundgarden and Audioslave dies at 52-years-old

Rocker Chris Cornell, who gained fame as the lead singer of the bands Soundgarden and later Audioslave, has died at age 52.

Cornell, who had been on tour, died Wednesday night after performing at a Detroit concert with Soundgarden.

CHRIS CORNELL DEAD AT 52

His fellow rockers and stars took to social media to share their condolences.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.