Chi Cheng of The Deftones Has Passed Away

One of the founding members of the rock group had a heart failure on Saturday at age 42.

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Chi Cheng, bassist and one of the founding members of The Deftones, has passed away Saturday at the age of 42. Cheng, who was left in a semi-vegetative state following a car accident in 2008, was rushed to the emergency room Saturday morning, but unfortunately, his heart "suddenly stopped." His family has released a statement regarding the death.

“Our dearest Family,

[via Consequence of Sound]

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