Kurt Cobain Death Date
Kurt Cobain died on April 5, 1994. His body was found at his home in Seattle, Washington. The official cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Timeline of Events
Cobain was last seen alive on April 1, 1994, after leaving a rehab facility in Los Angeles. He returned to Seattle on April 3. Police discovered him on April 8, and the medical examiner confirmed death on April 5.
Official Investigation and Legacy
The Seattle Police Department concluded the death was a suicide based on forensic evidence and witness statements. The case remains widely discussed in music history. For more details, see the official report summary at https://www.seattle.gov/police/records/.
