It’s hard to believe, but six years have now passed since the tragic departure of Chris Cornell. As the world remembered the Soundgarden frontman, Vicky Cornell, his grieving widow, paid tribute to him with a heartfelt Instagram post, which caught the attention of Chester Bennington‘s widow, Talinda.
On her Instagram, Vicky chose a powerful way to commemorate her late husband’s memory. Sharing a quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald, she echoed the desolation that one feels as they helplessly watch the world crumble around them. Vicky let a black heart emoji stand as the silent display to her continuing love for Chris.
Reacting to Vicky’s Instagram post, Chester Bennington’s widow, Talinda, expressed her emotional support in a comforting comment. Speaking from her own experience of tragic loss, she empathized with Vicky’s pain, sending her love and reaffirming their shared bond during these darkest of days.
Here is what Talinda wrote in the comments section:
“These days are the worst sis. I love you crazy lots.”
The intertwining stories of Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington are tragically marked by their untimely exits, only a few months apart. Even amidst such profound grief and loss, Vicky and Talinda’s mutual support is not only a tribute to their late husbands’ friendship but also a source of strength for each other in navigating their healing journey.
