Life & family
Vicky Karayiannis, also known as Vicky Cornell, is a Paris-based American publicist. She was married to musician, singer, and songwriter Chris Cornell, until his death. The couple has two children, including musician, singer, and songwriter Toni Cornell. They created the Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation, aiding the homeless, the poor, and abused or neglected children.
Vicky is the daughter of mother Toni Vasil. Her brother, Nicholas Karayiannis, also known as “DJ Nick Blast,” works as an executive at a New York restaurant.
Chris converted to Vicky’s Greek Orthodox religion.