Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington dies, age, 41: the music world shows last respect

Yesterday, 20th July, we were saddened to hear the tragic news that Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington has died aged 41, after committing suicide.

The music world has united in posting social media tributes to the late singer – we’ve shared a selection below.

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

RIP Chester.. pic.twitter.com/8esQbse08f

— muse (@muse) July 21, 2017

Rest in peace, Chester. So tragic. Bless you and your family.

— Tom Morello (@tmorello) July 21, 2017

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— Trivium (@TriviumOfficial) July 21, 2017

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i've met Chester a couple times. he was very kind and also very smart. and one hell of a singer. mental health and drug addiction are really complex issues. but just know you are not alone. rest in peace Chester. you will be missed .. suicide prevention hotline: +1 (844) 540-5889

A post shared by Billie Joe Armstrong (@billiejoearmstrong) on Jul 20, 2017 at 1:53pm PDT

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RIP Chester. We lost another voice of a generation today. I'd like to remind everyone that follows me that you are never alone. Life is fucking hard and every single one of us has beasts inside of us that we battle daily. And as humans… do your part. Stop with the cyber bullying, and hating people for stupid reasons. How about instead leave up lifting messages of hope and love and rock n roll. Just one word of kindness can change someone's life…I've seen it in my line of work…you are powerful enough to help someone or hurt someone…so choose to spread positivity. Chester, you will be missed, and I'm sorry that you felt like you had to leave this way. But all of the people that you've healed through your music, we Thank you for your time here and your music will live on through us!

A post shared by LZZY HALE (@officiallzzyhale) on Jul 20, 2017 at 5:04pm PDT

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An avalanche of emotions & feelings; sadness; anger; confusion; loss; heartbreak. I could go on. But loss & heartbreak reign here. I'm going to miss you Chester. Everybody is going to miss you. RIP

A post shared by Slash (@slash) on Jul 20, 2017 at 4:34pm PDT

GOD BLESS CHESTER BENNINGTON / 1976-2O17 – Condolences & PRAYERS of STRENGTH & LIGHT To HIM & HIS FAMILY – tBLSt SDMF pic.twitter.com/njP6scTQZG

— Zakk Wylde (@ZakkWyldeBLS) July 20, 2017

We're extremely saddened by the loss of Chester Bennington. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Such is a huge loss for so many.

— Jimmy Eat World (@jimmyeatworld) July 20, 2017

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Gracious, kind & humble. A rare combination in Rock & Roll. Deeply saddened… pic.twitter.com/cVtNEzrjHD

— Lars Ulrich (@larsulrich) July 20, 2017