R.I.P. Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng

Sad news for fans of one of the heaviest metal bands out there. Deftones bassist/co-founder Chi Cheng, who’s been in a semi-conscious state since a 2008 car accident, has died at 42. According to Billboard, Cheng was taken to the emergency room yesterday morning by his family, who released the following statement.

Our dearest Family,

This is the hardest thing to write to you. Your love and heart and devotion to Chi was unconditional and amazing. I know that you will always remember him as a giant of a man on stage with a heart for every one of you. He was taken to the emegency room and at 3 am today his heart just suddenly stopped. He left this world with me singing songs he liked in his ear.

He fought the good fight.You stood by him sending love daily. He knew that he was very loved and never alone. I will write more later. I will be going through the oneloveforchi and any other information may not be reliable. If you have any stories or messages to share please send them to the onelove site. Please hold Mae and Ming and the siblings and especially Chi’s son, Gabriel in your prayers. It is so hard to let go.

With great love and “Much Respect!” Mom J (and Chi) (Via)

Pay your respects to Cheng by playing Around the Fur as loud as possible. R.I.P.

(Via Billboard)

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