RIP: Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng Passes Away

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It’s sad start to week here at the OurStage offices, as we have just received word that Deftones bassist Chi Cheng has passed away at the age of 42. He had been left in a semi-concious coma since being involved in a November 04th, 2008 car accident. You can read a message posted by his family and friends to his official support site, Oneloveforchi.com, below:

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)

It is impossible to express our feelings fully at this time, but our thoughts and prayers are with those Cheng left behind. Please join us in remembering his legacy by streaming a Deftones’ classic below.