Celebrity Reactions to Chester Bennington's Death
Chester Bennington Remembered By Bandmates & Celebs
Musicians from all genres and several other celebs were stunned by the sudden, devastating news that Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington had committed suicide, and his own bandmates also tweeted their shock.
TMZ broke the story ... Chester hanged himself Thursday morning at a private residence in Palos Verdes Estates. The news of Chester's death comes on what would've been Chris Cornell's 53rd birthday. Cornell and Bennington were close friends, with Bennington even performing at Cornell's funeral in May.
Bandmate Mike Shinoda tweeted an official statement would be coming from Linkin Park soon.
Bennington is survived by 6 kids. He was 41.
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@vickycornell
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
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.
@jimmykimmel
RIP Chester. Tragic ending. Condolences his family and friends and Linkin Park 🙏🏾
@chancetherapper
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
Thoughts & prayers to the family, friends & band of Chester Bennington...such a sweet soul and incredible talent, heartbroken again
@mark_mcgrath
Saddened to learn about the passing of the talented Chester Bennington from Linkin Park. My heart breaks for his family and children.
@AshleyMGreene
song of the day: NUMB - LINKIN PARK pic.twitter.com/7itrfa0Sz6
@ThisIsRobThomas
Crazy sad news about Chester Bennington.. #linkinpark #RIP
@DaleJr
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I'm devastated. I don't even know what to say. My thoughts and prayer are with the big Linkin… https://t.co/b0z2CEBKhi
@jeffstinco
RIP Chester Bennington.
@MarkBallas
Another great gone too soon.
If you're hurting, struggling or just need some 1 to talk to.
Reach out. 🙏🏼
My heart is shattered. I can't fucking believe this is real. Crying writing this now. Destroyed. pic.twitter.com/MeEBJD9gi3
@steveaoki
RIP Chester pic.twitter.com/hqmUof3APW
@danawhite
Mental health is no joke. We have to destigmatize the conversation around it.
@petewentz
Gracious, kind & humble. A rare combination in Rock & Roll. Deeply saddened... pic.twitter.com/cVtNEzrjHD
@larsulrich
Shocked about the news of Chester Bennington’s death. I have played shows with him recently..I will miss him & his great talent very much.
@BillyIdol
"When life leaves us blind, love keeps us kind." - Chester Bennington. Rest easy sir. pic.twitter.com/RLhmf0UR0B
@Nickelback
