Tributes pour in online to Linkin Park frontman after his apparent suicide
The death of Chester Bennington, lead singer of the rock band Linkin Park, has spurred outpourings of grief as fans wrestle with another apparent suicide of a musical icon.
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Bennington, 41, was found dead at his Los Angeles home Thursday morning, after reportedly hanging himself. One fan described his death as “something the world needs to learn more about and understand.”
RIP Chester Bennington, another incredible talent lost to something the world needs to learn more about and understand.
— Conor Maynard (@ConorMaynard) 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
There are no words...
— Joel Madden (@JoelMadden) July 20, 2017
Insane Clown Posse described Bennington as an “immensely talented ninja,” sending love to his family. Band mate Mike Shinoda, who co-founded Linkin Park with Bennington, confirmed the news online, saying he was “shocked and heartbroken.”
The planet just lost an immensely talented ninja.. Chester Bennington. Much love to his family and the rest of Linkin Park... ICP
— Violent J & 2 Dope (@icp) July 20, 2017
Shocked and heartbroken, but it's true. An official statement will come out as soon as we have one.
— Mike Shinoda (@mikeshinoda) July 20, 2017
I'm beyond speechless. Sending prayers to Chester's family and @linkinpark@mikeshinoda
— Michael Einziger (@MichaelEinziger) July 20, 2017
RIP!! Chester Bennington🙏🏾🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/QBuEr06BeY
— Cypress Hill ™ (@cypresshill) July 20, 2017
I am in tears.Chester just told me how happy he was…..He was such a sweet and talented man……Ifeel so sad for his family,band mates and fans
— Nikki Sixx (@NikkiSixx) July 20, 2017
Jimmy Kimmel described Bennington as “one of the kindest men i’ve had on my show.”
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
no words. so heartbroken. RIP Chester Bennington.
— Imagine Dragons (@Imaginedragons) July 20, 2017
Rest in Peace Chester Bennington. Inspiration. You will be missed.
— Bars and Melody (@BarsAndMelody) July 20, 2017
Sad to hear about Chester Bennington, he and the rest of @linkinpark made some of my all time favorite songs. Rest in peace.
— Kyle Taylor (@KyleTaylor416) July 20, 2017
One of the first musicians to make me FEEL something through his words & his passion that he emitted through his voice. R.I.P @ChesterBepic.twitter.com/8X2sLL07kz
— Steve Carey (@tcmsteve) July 20, 2017
RIP Chester Bennington. Linkin Park is what got me into rock music. I'm positive I wouldn't be doing what I do today if it weren't for LP. pic.twitter.com/EawN71pWXj
— DJ Cookie Monstopoli (@DJMonopoli) July 20, 2017
