Super nice dude.'Ĭhris Cornell obituary for FSWL by Ajay Chowdhury:Ĭhris Cornell, alternative rock legend, whose theme song ‘You Know My Name’ graced Daniel Craig’s debut as 007 in Casino Royale has passed away at the tragic young age of 52. All my prayers to his soul and to his family.'Īnd Jeffrey Wright (Felix Leiter in Casino Royale): 'My life career changed in 2006 and Chris made the soundtrack of my new path.
Sending my love to his family.'Īlso Caterina Murino (Solange in Casino Royale): Michael and I and the entire Bond family mourn his tragic loss.”ĭaniel Craig has also commented on the passing of Chris: 'This is very sad news, my thoughts are with his family.'ĭavid Arnold, composer of the music in Casino Royale and a friend Chris, commented: He was a gentleman and a true artist and we loved every moment of our collaboration with him.
'Chris Cornell ushered in the new era of Bond with his adrenaline fuelled song 'You Know My Name' for Casino Royale.
We send our deep condolences to his family and thank him for his contribution to the 007 phenomenon.Įon Productions producer Barbara Broccoli reacted to his death via social media: Cornell wrote and performed the excellent theme song for Casino Royale in 2006. FSWL is very sad to report the passing of another member of the 'James Bond family', American singer and songwriter Chris Cornell aged 52 (born in Seattle on 20th July 1964).
