| Profession: | Entrepreneur |
| Date of Birth: | August 13, 1987 |
| Years: | 33 |
| History: | 60 million |
| Place of birth: | |
| Height (m): | 1.65 |
| Religion: | Christendom |
| Marital status: | Married |
Vicky Karayiannis is an American publicist based in Paris who is famous as the widow of the late singer and musician Chris Cornell. The couple said their vows in 2004 and were together for more than 10 years before Chris’s death separated them. Vicky was heartbroken when she lost Chris due to his substance abuse.
However, things have to move and the world keeps turning. Vicky is dealing with the pain now, but she is still trying to make the world a better place. She recently ran a charity organization, “Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation” to protect children from abuse and poverty. Now let’s get to know a little more about this brave lady, shall we?
Vicky Karayiannis: early life, education and career
Vicky Karayiannis was born on August 13, 1987 in the United States of America. She was born to mother Toni Karayiannis, who is of Greek descent. The family was reportedly famous for successfully running restaurant and music businesses. Vicky was influenced by her family background and she inherited this knack for music and business.
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Furthermore, most of his work was centered in Paris, where he was a publicist. He worked as a publicist for most of his career. However, after the death of her beloved husband, Vicky left her job and became a philanthropist. She established a charitable foundation called the Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation to help at-risk children in New York.
Vicky Karayiannis: Personal Life
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Vicky met Chris when she was on tour in France with the band Audioslave. Karayiannis was reportedly doing his publicity report while the band was on tour in France. Things soon got going for the couple and it didn’t take long for Chris to propose to Vicky. She evidently said she did, and the couple made their vows in 2004 in the presence of close friends and family.
Later in September 2004, Vicky gave birth to the couple’s first child, Toni Cornell. Just a year later, she gave birth to Christopher Nicholas Cornell. Before finding Vicky, Chris was married to Alice In Chains manager Sarah Silver. Things did not work out for this couple and they divorced in 2004. Later on, Chris was going through various mental problems. Later, his doctor prescribed psychoactive drugs, which were a dangerous drug that he was slightly altered. Chris passed away on May 17 after performing with his band a few hours earlier. His passing was terrible news to everyone and obviously came as a shock to Vicky. However, we wish her the best for her future.
Vicky Karayiannis: Net Worth and Social Media
Although Vicky made a good sum of money as a publicist, she was nowhere as famous as her late husband. Chris was probably one of the greatest musicians of this generation and his death is a tragic loss for all of us. With all that he had accomplished, Chris had a net worth of $60 million. This amount now belongs to Vicky, but she has been using this wealth to help make this world a better place. She has been a part of several charities and wants to help New York’s at-risk children.
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Vicky is also quite active on social media platforms. She still posts photos that showcase her late husband’s talent. You can find Vicky on Instagram under the handle @vickycornell and on Twitter under the handle @vickycornell .
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