April 5th, 1994 was a day of sorrow for many music lovers around the world.

Eighteen years ago today, Kurt Cobain, the lead singer and grunge star of American band Nirvana, was reported to have committed suicide and was found in his Lake Washington home three days later.

 There has been a lot of gossip and speculation of the mysterious circumstances of his death ever since, which is why Kurt Cobain is one of the most shocking celebrity deaths from the past century.

Kurt Cobain was an icon and his music transpired through generations and because of that he will always be mourned and remembered on this fateful day.

Where were you on April 5th, 1994? Do you remember what you were doing when you found out about the news of Cobain’s untimely death? Let us know in the comment section below!