31 Jul Chester Bennington’s Wife Releases Heartbreaking Statement On His Death

Just over a week ago, 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, the singer had spoken with candour on such subjects on numerous occasions.

Linkin Park’s music has surged through charts in the aftermath of the tragedy, as fans pay tribute to the iconic voice that defined the slings and arrows of growing up with its searing, distinctive power.

Bennington’s body was found at a private LA residence on Thursday, 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.

Last week, the singer’s Linkin Park bandmates released a statement in which they saluted their friend and the impact he had during his lifetime;

“You touched so many lives, maybe even more than you realized. In the past few days, we’ve seen an outpouring of love and support, both public and private, from around the world. Talinda and the family appreciate it, and want the world to know that you were the best husband, son, and father; the family will never be whole without you.”

Now, Bennington’s wife Talinda has spoken publicly for the first time since her husband’s tragic passing.

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