Linkin Park Singer Chester Bennington Dies in Suicide - Breaking News
Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington committed suicide in his residence in Los Angeles, according to TMZ reported on Thursday.
Bennington was 41.
The singer, who had spoken about struggling with drugs and alcohol for years, reportedly hanged himself. His body was discovered Thursday morning, according to TMZ's sources.
Bennington was close friends with fellow rocker Chris Cornell, who also committed suicide by hanging in May. Thursday would have been Cornell's 53rd birthday.
Linkin Park had a string of hits in the late 1990 and early 2000s. Bennington's screeching vocals were one of the band's trademarks.
Bandmate Mike Shinoda confirmed the news in his somber tweet: "Shocked and heartbroken, but it's true."
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Mike Shinoda ✔ @mikeshinoda
Shocked and heartbroken, but it's true. An official statement will come out as soon as we have one.
Many celebrities, including other musicians, sent their thoughts to his loved ones, including Chance the Rapper, who called Bennington's death a "tragic ending," sending condolences to his family, friends and bandmates.
Lil Chano From 79th ✔ @chancetherapper
RIP Chester. Tragic ending. Condolences his family and friends and Linkin Park 🙏🏾
Late night host Jimmy Kimmel wrote, "Chester was one of the kindest men I've had on my show," adding that his heart breaks for Bennington's family and friends.
Jimmy Kimmel ✔ @jimmykimmel
Chester was one of the kindest men I've had on my show. My heart breaks for his family and friends. He will be missed terribly.
Ryan Seacrest sent his "thoughts and prayers" over the "tragic loss."
Ryan Seacrest ✔ @RyanSeacrest
The news about Chester Bennington is devastating. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and @linkinpark. Such a tragic loss
Bennington was 41.
The singer, who had spoken about struggling with drugs and alcohol for years, reportedly hanged himself. His body was discovered Thursday morning, according to TMZ's sources.
Bennington was close friends with fellow rocker Chris Cornell, who also committed suicide by hanging in May. Thursday would have been Cornell's 53rd birthday.
Linkin Park had a string of hits in the late 1990 and early 2000s. Bennington's screeching vocals were one of the band's trademarks.
Bandmate Mike Shinoda confirmed the news in his somber tweet: "Shocked and heartbroken, but it's true."
Follow
Mike Shinoda ✔ @mikeshinoda
Shocked and heartbroken, but it's true. An official statement will come out as soon as we have one.
Many celebrities, including other musicians, sent their thoughts to his loved ones, including Chance the Rapper, who called Bennington's death a "tragic ending," sending condolences to his family, friends and bandmates.
Lil Chano From 79th ✔ @chancetherapper
RIP Chester. Tragic ending. Condolences his family and friends and Linkin Park 🙏🏾
Late night host Jimmy Kimmel wrote, "Chester was one of the kindest men I've had on my show," adding that his heart breaks for Bennington's family and friends.
Jimmy Kimmel ✔ @jimmykimmel
Chester was one of the kindest men I've had on my show. My heart breaks for his family and friends. He will be missed terribly.
Ryan Seacrest sent his "thoughts and prayers" over the "tragic loss."
Ryan Seacrest ✔ @RyanSeacrest
The news about Chester Bennington is devastating. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and @linkinpark. Such a tragic loss
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