Linkin Park's Chester Bennington reportedly dead at 41
Linkin Park's Chester Bennington, 41, was reportedly found dead Thursday morning in Los Angeles. His death was reportedly a suicide, per TMZ.
A rep for the singer did not immediately respond to Mashable's request for confirmation.
BREAKING: Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington dies at 41, Los Angeles County coroner says.
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 20, 2017
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no words. so heartbroken. RIP Chester Bennington.
— Imagine Dragons (@Imaginedragons) July 20, 2017
TMZ first reported the news.
This comes shortly after the death of singer Chris Cornell, whom Chester was friends with, before Cornell's own suicide in May. Bennington wrote his friend a letter the day Cornell passed away.
With all of my love @chriscornell. pic.twitter.com/NFz0dnxfp8
— Chester Bennington (@ChesterBe) May 18, 2017
As part of Linkin Park, Bennington toured and performed with the band for over 20 years and collaborated with artists like Jay-Z and Busta Rhymes. The band won two Grammy awards and released a new album, One More Light, on May 19. Linkin Park was supposed to be on a scheduled tour for the rest of the summer.
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
The official video for "Talking to Myself" was released mere hours before Bennington's death was reported, and features him prominently singing before thousands of adoring fans.
Bennington is survived by his wife and six children.
If you want to talk to someone or are experiencing suicidal thoughts, text the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Here is a list of international resources.
