Connor Brooke
Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington has died at the age of 41. The singer-songwriter died by suicide after battling drug and alcohol problems. Fans and celebrities took to social media to pay tribute to the music icon.
According to TMZ, Bennington “hanged himself at a private residence in Palos Verdes Estates in L.A. County” and was discovered by an employee Thursday morning. Bennington was married and had six children.
— LINKIN PARK (@linkinpark) July 20, 2017
CNN reports that Bennington “was open about his troubled life, including an introduction to smoking pot after his parents divorced when he was 11, which escalated to cocaine and methamphetamine use.” He was also sexually abused as a child. “I was getting beaten up and being forced to do things I didn’t want to do. It destroyed my self-confidence,” he revealed in 2008. “The sexual assaults continued until I was 13.” His troubled childhood inspired many of the lyrics on the band’s breakthrough album, “Hybrid Theory.”
Fans and celebrities took to social media to remember Bennington with photos, videos and the lyrics that have meant the most to them. “Just when I thought my heart couldn’t break any more…..I love you T,” Vicky Cornell tweeted. Bennington was very close friends with Chris Cornell, who died by suicide in May—the Soundgarden singer would have celebrated his 53rd birthday today.
Linkin Park bandmate Mike Shinoda also reacted to the news of Bennington’s death on Twitter, writing, “Shocked and heartbroken.” He added that an official statement would later be released.
See how people paid tribute to Bennington below:
Social Media Remembers Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington
Chester Bennington has always been someone that I've looked up to. I can't believe he's gone.
— Geoff Wigington (@underscoregeoff) 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
— xxıS ıʞʞıN (@NikkiSixx) July 20, 2017
"A Thousand Suns" got me through a horribly dark time. I'm indebted. Thank you and RIP Chester Bennington, wish you were here
— Joss Whedon (@joss) July 20, 2017
no words. so heartbroken. RIP Chester Bennington.
— Imagine Dragons (@Imaginedragons) July 20, 2017
RIP Chester Bennington. I grew up listening to Hybrid Theory and have been a fan of Linkin Park since. You will be missed pic.twitter.com/dp3VMG8vBw
— Anth (@AnthMelo) 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
Our thoughts are with Chester Bennington's family & all of Linkin Park at this remarkably difficult time. A voice of a generation. X
— You Me At Six (@youmeatsix) July 20, 2017
RIP Chester. Tragic ending. Condolences his family and friends and Linkin Park
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) July 20, 2017
Linkin Park changed so many lives and was one of the first bands that got me into the music I love today
RIP Chester Bennington
— BryanStars (@BryanStars) July 20, 2017
This is tragic news. RIP Chester Bennington.. Linkin Park was my favorite rock groups growing up. Prayers go out the band and family. #LP
— Corey Diamond (@CocoFuego) July 20, 2017
Wow RIP to a true legend. Linkin Park was one of the most influential groups of all time and the voice of it all is gone. You will be missed
— Johnny Guazz (@johnnyguazz) July 20, 2017
RIP Chester Bennington. No matter your success, mental health is most important. My heart goes out to him, his family, & Linkin Park. So sad
— Editing Is Everything Met Her Heroes (@The_Real_Editor) July 20, 2017
Linkin Park marked a whole generation, Chester had one of the most beautiful voices, he will be extremely missed and we lost another legend.
— ren (@mostlydonghae) 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
mental illness is a real thing,
mental illness doesn't discriminate.
rest in peace, Chester Bennington.— Chris Coletti (@ChrisInRevolt) July 20, 2017
Chester it was truly a pleasure, thank you for sharing your greatness… #RIP #LinkinPark
— King Push (@PUSHA_T) July 20, 2017
Each time I was lucky enough to be around @ChesterBe, he was an encouraging, positive force. Rock and roll will never fill the space he left pic.twitter.com/asceRPvEuX
— William Ryan Key (@williamryankey) July 20, 2017
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. The Crisis Text Line is also available by texting “CONNECT” to 741741.
Do you have a favorite memory of Chester Bennington? Share it in the comments section below!
Photo credit: Gansb, Wikimedia Commons
This article was written for Business 2 Community by Connor Brooke.
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