Music community remembers Chi Cheng

Social media has featured an outpouring of sentiment from various bands and musicians mourning the loss of respected Deftones bassist Chi Cheng.

As reported over the weekend, Cheng sadly passed away following a lengthy recovery battle from injuries sustained in a car accident.

Cheng was in a semi-comatose state as a result of the accident in 2008.

Various entertainment identities have paid their respects (see below):

R.I.P Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng. Very sweet and talented guy. Head injury from car accident. Everyone please wear seatbelt and live.

— Tom Morello (@tmorello) April 14, 2013

R.I.P. Chi Cheng

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) April 14, 2013

RIP Chi Cheng, your music changed my life

— Spencer Chamberlain (@wschamberlain) April 14, 2013

Wow. Just heard that Chi Cheng of the Deftones has died. Very sad. Love that band.

— Frank Turner (@frankturner) April 14, 2013

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Deftones bassist Chi Cheng, our hearts go out to Chi's family,friends & fans #RIPCHI #RIPCHICHENG

— Hatebreed (@hatebreed) April 14, 2013

rest peacefully Chi Cheng.

— keith buckley (@deathoftheparty) April 14, 2013

R.I.P. Chi Cheng of the Deftones (July 15, 1970 - April 13, 2013). This is photo from a benefit for Chi that... fb.me/1mitOoWQ3

— Testament (@testamentband) April 14, 2013