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Deftones bassist Chi Cheng, RIP

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Deftones bassist Chi Cheng, who suffered from a serious car accident in 2008, has passed away at 42. A statement from his family (via Billboard) reads:

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)

Chi is a founding member of the band and has played on all of their albums, except the two most recent ones — 2010’s Diamond Eyes and 2012’s Koi No Yokan — because of his condition. Rest in peace, Chi. You’ll be missed.

Watch some videos from his time in the band below…

Deftones – “My Own Summer”

Deftones – “Back To School”

Deftones – “Digital Bath”

Deftones – “Minerva”

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