25 Jul Linkin Park Release Heartbreaking Statement On Chester Bennington’s Death

On Thursday last week, the world discovered the news that Chester Bennington, the lead singer of Linkin Park, had taken his own life.

Linkin Park played a considerable role in the formative years of millions of people, so the outpouring of love and grief in the wake of the news was unsurprising.

Bennington’s struggle with addiction and mental illness had been well documented over the years. Indeed the singer had spoken with candour on such subjects on numerous occasions.

His body was found at a private LA residence on Thursday and an LA Coroner reportedly ascertained that he had hanged himself. Band mate Mike Shinoda appeared to confirm Bennington’s death in a tweet, saying that he was “shocked and heartbroken” by his friend’s untimely passing.

Meanwhile, Linkin Park records are making a comeback in music charts, as fans relive the music that defined a generation, thanks in no small part to Chester Bennington’s searingly powerful, distinctive vocals.

Now, as the world of music attempts to come to terms with the tragedy of his death, Bennington’s Linkin Park bandmates have released a touching statement to pay tribute to their friend and collaborator.

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