Celebrities are paying tribute to Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington
Following the sad news yesterday of Chester Bennington’s death, celebrities are paying tribute to the Linkin Park singer.
Like many, we were completely devastated to hear about the death of Chester Bennington. The singer was found dead in a private Palos Verdes Estates home, the cause of death being ruled as suicide.
The lead singer of the rock band Linkin Park, Bennington touched many, many people with his music. And following the upsetting news that he had taken his own life, there was an out pouring of tributes shared all over social media by fellow artists and fans alike.
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Writing on Twitter, Jimmy Kimmel noted that Bennington 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,” Kimmel wrote.
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
Taking to Instagram, Rihanna expressed her admiration for the late singer. “Literally the most impressive talent I’ve ever seen live! Vocal beast! #RIPChester #LinkinPark,” she wrote.
Hayley Williams from Paramore shared two emotional tweets in which she said her heart hurt for Bennington’s loved ones.
“artists are ppl compelled to bring beauty into a world that can be so dark. makes sense then that artists are always conscious of darkness,” she wrote. “… & maybe at times made more vulnerable by it? i don’t know. life can be relentless. heart hurts for Chester’s family/band/friends/fans.” false false
"When life leaves us blind, love keeps us kind." – Chester Bennington. Rest easy sir. pic.twitter.com/RLhmf0UR0B
— Nickelback (@Nickelback) July 20, 2017
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RIP Chester. Tragic ending. Condolences his family and friends and Linkin Park 🙏🏾
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) July 20, 2017
Bennington’s band mate Mike Shinoda wrote that he was “shocked and heartbroken” by what had happened.
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
Ooooh noooo…😢😢😢😢#CHESTER
Damn This really hurts a lot man #LP4EVER
— “DRILL MUSIC IN ZION” Out Now! (@LupeFiasco) July 20, 2017
The news about Chester Bennington is devastating. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and @linkinpark. Such a tragic loss
— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) July 20, 2017
So sorry to hear the news about Chester Bennington. Sending so much luv, strength & light to his family, kids & @linkinpark ohana.
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) July 20, 2017
This is heartbreaking. RIP Chester. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. https://t.co/z4R5gdFt8D
— Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) July 20, 2017
#RIPChesterBennington I remember the 1st day I went in the basement Warner Bros. Records #Burbank to hear you 1at… https://t.co/gDkXtq5Vge
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) July 20, 2017
can't even fathom the news about Chester Bennington. going to have LP on repeat all day. Rest In Peace.
— michael clifford (@Michael5SOS) July 20, 2017
R.I.P Chester Bennington
My thoughts are with his family & friends today
He & @linkinpark are the kindest folks you could ever hoped to meet pic.twitter.com/abS1e4t3Oi— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) July 20, 2017
In a statement delivered to People, Cameron Strang, the head of Linkin Park’s label, Warner Bros Records, said, “Chester Bennington was an artist of extraordinary talent and charisma, and a human being with a huge heart and a caring soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with his beautiful family, his band-mates and his many friends. All of us at WBR join with millions of grieving fans around the world in saying: we love you Chester and you will be forever missed.”
We’re sending all thoughts to Chester Bennington’s family, friends, and his band mates. He will be so missed.
If you are thinking or have thought about suicide, if you are worried about someone you know, or if you just need someone to talk to, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or chat with their counselors online here. You can see more of their services here. All services are free and available 24/7.
