Tributes are quickly pouring in for musician Chester Bennington – the longtime lead singer of band Linkin Park – who reportedly committed suicide by hanging on Thursday.
Tributes are quickly pouring in for musician Chester Bennington – the longtime lead singer of band Linkin Park – who reportedly committed suicide by hanging on Thursday.
Bennington was found dead before 9 a.m. in a private residence in Palos Verdes Estates, a district of Los Angeles County, according to TMZ.
“Chester was one of the kindest men I’ve had on my show,” wrote late night host Jimmy Kimmel. “My heart breaks for his family and friends. He will be missed terribly.”
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.
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) July 20, 2017
Imagine Dragons simply wrote, “no words. so heartbroken. RIP Chester Bennington.”
no words. so heartbroken. RIP Chester Bennington.
— Imagine Dragons (@Imaginedragons) July 20, 2017
Completely stunned to hear of Chester Bennington's passing. My heart is with his family and friends, what an absolutely tragic loss.
— Andy Biersack (@andyblack) July 20, 2017
Seeming to be happy is never enough. RIP @ChesterBe pic.twitter.com/hZ9dSB8Sou
— Elvis Duran (@elvisduran) July 20, 2017
So sad to hear about #chesterbennington suicide. His voice and talent will not be forgotten. #linkinpark pic.twitter.com/yTXz0v3aFu
— Keegan Allen (@KeeganAllen) July 20, 2017
RIP Chester Bennington. This feels like a kick in the chest. My December has pulled me through many times. Depression is a real monster.
— Gabby Sidibe (@GabbySidibe) July 20, 2017
i was just rediscovering all my old linkin park jams this week. Can't believe we lost chester bennington today.. RIP to a legend ????????
— William Singe (@WillSinge) July 20, 2017
Oh dear God. Massive R.I.P to Chester Bennington of @linkinpark this BREAKS OUR HEART. Suicide is the devil on earth walking amongst us ????
— OneRepublic (@OneRepublic) July 20, 2017
Chester had 6 kids. If anyone out there thinks the world is better without you. You are so unspeakably wrong on every level. Get help plz
— OneRepublic (@OneRepublic) July 20, 2017
RIP Chester. Tragic ending. Condolences his family and friends and Linkin Park ????????
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) July 20, 2017
Saddened to learn about the passing of the talented Chester Bennington from Linkin Park. My heart breaks for his family and children.
— Ashley Greene (@AshleyMGreene) July 20, 2017
Bennington leaves behind six children from two marriages.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
