ContactMusic — The Deftones bass player Chi Cheng has died aged 42.The nu-metal musician was rushed to hospital in the early hours of Saturday morning (13.04.13),... more info

Topix — A candlelight vigil was planned Sunday night for Chi Cheng, bassist for Grammy-winning rock band the Deftones, who died after struggling to recover from serious injuries suffered in a car crash more than four years ago. more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - Deftones bass guitarist Chi Cheng, 42, passed away this morning, Sunday, five years after a car crash left him in a coma, his mother announced. "This is the hardest thing to write to you," Mom J, the... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Deftones bassist Chi Cheng, who been in a partially conscious state since a 2008 car accident, died this weekend, his record label has confirmed. He was 42. more info

Metalsucks — Members of Arch Enemy, In Flames, Textures, Shadows Fall, Lamb of God, Testament, Every Time I Die and more send their condolences to Chi's family and friends. more info

Metalsucks — Cheng died early Saturday morning when his heart stopped after over four years in a coma. more info

411 Mania — Chi Cheng was 42... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Deftones bassist Chi Cheng has died, more than four years after a car accident which left him in a semi-conscious state. more info

Consequence of Sound — Deftones bassist had been in semi-vegetative state for five years. more info

Metal Injection — It is with a heavy heart that we report that Deftones bassist Chi Cheng has passed away at the age of 42. Cheng was involved in a car accident in November of 2008 that has left him in a paralyzed state ever since. His family released the following st... more info