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The Deftones have paid tribute to bassist Chi Cheng, after he passed away earlier this week (13 April).
Cheng died following injuries that he had sustained in a car crash in 2008, and had been in a five year coma since then.
Writing on the Deftones website on behalf of the band, guitarist Stephen Carpenter said, "There are so many things I can say, and yet at this moment, none of it matters or compares to the loss everyone feels.
"There will be a hole in our lives where Chi once was. But that will be filled everyday with all of our love and memories we all have in our heart. He will always be here because of love.
"It's time we all give our love and best, and do our best to love. Especially ourselves, Chi would want that for everyone. All our healing will begin with love. I love you, Chi."
Chi Cheng passed away on Saturday 13 April following a 2008 car crash
Other bands have also shared their respects for Cheng. Tom Morello, from Rage Against the Machine, wrote, "R.I.P Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng. Very sweet and talented guy. Head injury from car accident. Everyone please wear seatbelt and live."
Slash wrote, "Just heard that Chi from the Deftones passed away. That's really sad news. I didn't really know him. But he was an awesome bass player. RIP," and Gerard Way messaged the Deftones directly, saying,"So incredibly heartbreaking to hear the news of Chi's passing. My thoughts are with his family, and all of you."
Below: Deftones live in London, 2010
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