Linkin Park Singer, Chester Bennington Died with Hanged Himself
Linkin Park Singer, Chester Bennington Died with Hanged Himself
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LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles County coroner has confirmed the death of Linkin Park singer, Chester Bennington. TMZ reporting he was found dead in a private residence in Palo Verdes Estates, Los Angeles.
His body was discovered this morning just before 9 am and it is believed that he hanged himself.
The singer is survived by his wife of twelve years, Talinda Ann Bennington (nee Bentley), and six children – Jamie (21), Isaiah (19), Draven (15), Tyler Lee (11) and Lily and Lila (7). He was previously married to Samantha Marie Olit from 1996 – 2005.
Chester, whose band Linkin Park spawned hit rock songs including Numb and Breaking the Habit, often focused his lyrics on personal struggle, depression and addiction.
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Mike Shinoda, who also provided vocals for the band, confirmed the news on Twitter and wrote: “Shocked and heartbroken, but it’s true. An official statement will come out as soon as we have one.”
One of the band’s latest singles, Heavy, released four months ago, focused on the topic of depression.
It contained haunting lyrics including: “I don’t like my mind right now / Stacking up problems that are so unnecessary / Wish that I could slow things down”
In the chorus, he talks about how he is dragging around issues that are bringing him down before chillingly adding: “If I just let go, I’d be set free.”
His body was discovered this morning just before 9 am and it is believed that he hanged himself.
The singer is survived by his wife of twelve years, Talinda Ann Bennington (nee Bentley), and six children – Jamie (21), Isaiah (19), Draven (15), Tyler Lee (11) and Lily and Lila (7). He was previously married to Samantha Marie Olit from 1996 – 2005.
Chester, whose band Linkin Park spawned hit rock songs including Numb and Breaking the Habit, often focused his lyrics on personal struggle, depression and addiction.
Mike Shinoda, who also provided vocals for the band, confirmed the news on Twitter and wrote: “Shocked and heartbroken, but it’s true. An official statement will come out as soon as we have one.”
One of the band’s latest singles, Heavy, released four months ago, focused on the topic of depression.
It contained haunting lyrics including: “I don’t like my mind right now / Stacking up problems that are so unnecessary / Wish that I could slow things down”
In the chorus, he talks about how he is dragging around issues that are bringing him down before chillingly adding: “If I just let go, I’d be set free.”
(rnz)
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