PICS: Chris Cornell’s final show just hours before his death

Cape Town – Just hours before his death, Chris Cornell took to the stage with Soundgarden in Detroit.

Cornell, 52, who died suddenly after his show on Wednesday night, played a sold out show at the Fox Theatre for what would be his final show.

According to a statement, Cornell's cause of death is not known yet and the family will reportedly be working closely with the medical examiner to determine the cause.

Fans expressed their excitement on Twitter about the band returning to Detroit.

The show was also documented as fans took to social media to share pics and videos.

See all the pics here:

About to go down @soundgarden #Detroit pic.twitter.com/XZdSr1KyvR

— Dirty Frank (@digz611) May 17, 2017

I am so saddened-I just saw Chris hours ago & his music has been such a major part of my life-this one HURTS--RIP pic.twitter.com/Xjk4SW24RD

— Dirty Frank (@digz611) May 18, 2017

Laying here right now & do not know what to do w/myself -Chris Cornell you are going to be MISSED SO MUCH by SO MANY-my last photo of Chris pic.twitter.com/rz8WCTFe8K

— Dirty Frank (@digz611) May 18, 2017

Welcome back to #Detroit, @soundgarden. pic.twitter.com/npfRbbt3Rb

— Brandon Chesnutt (@bchesnutt) May 18, 2017

You rocked Detroit Rock City @chriscornell @soundgarden ?? pic.twitter.com/mvwFFXOCwd

— shelly Bastian (@beachgirlshell) May 18, 2017

Soundgarden | 5.17.17 pic.twitter.com/uBC6rSXWg6

— Fox Theatre Detroit (@FoxTheatreDet) May 18, 2017

Chris Cornell needed to rest his war torn vocal cords, pretty powerful, they still have it, he's still got it. #soundgardenatthefox #soundgarden #chriscornell

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