Chester Bennington Dead: Twitter Reacts To Singer's Suicide
By James Dinh
July 20, 2017
News of Chester Bennington's suicide shocked the music scene on Wednesday (July 20) and several industry staples are coming forward to remember the late rocker. Law enforcement sources told TMZ that the singer hanged himself at a private residence in Palos Verdes Estates in L.A. County. His body was discovered Thursday just before 9 AM. Earlier this year, Linkin Park released their seventh studio album, One More Light, and had plans to embark on an extensive North American tour in just one week.
From collaborators to peers, it's clear that word of the singer's death has brought sadness and sorrow to plenty of members in the community. Take a look 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
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
RIP Chester. Tragic ending. Condolences his family and friends and Linkin Park 🙏🏾
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) 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
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
— Nikki Sixx (@NikkiSixx) July 20, 2017
Saddened to learn about the passing of the talented Chester Bennington from Linkin Park. My heart breaks for his family and children.
— Ashley Greene (@AshleyMGreene) July 20, 2017
song of the day: NUMB - LINKIN PARK pic.twitter.com/7itrfa0Sz6
— Rob Thomas (@ThisIsRobThomas) July 20, 2017
OH GOD... punch to the gut, such horrible news... Chester such a wonderful, kind, beautiful person... 🙏🏼 https://t.co/AlgHaLmg15
— JoJo Wright (@JoJoWright) July 20, 2017
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
no words. so heartbroken. RIP Chester Bennington.
— Imagine Dragons (@Imaginedragons) July 20, 2017
Label mate and all around nice cool talented guy. We came up at the same time at @wbr. Fuck. RIP Chester.
— josh groban (@joshgroban) 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
Crazy sad news about Chester Bennington.. #linkinpark #RIP
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) July 20, 2017
If you or someone you know is struggling to cope, @800273TALK
Seeming to be happy is never enough. RIP @ChesterBe pic.twitter.com/hZ9dSB8Sou
— Elvis Duran (@elvisduran) July 20, 2017
Chester Bennington. TMZ reporting has died. He is so brilliant. Showed myself and others an incredible amount of love. He will be missed.
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) July 20, 2017
Just.. NO! Linkin Park Singer Chester Bennington Dead, Commits Suicide by Hanging via @TMZ https://t.co/b5nMsUP3gw
— Constantine Maroulis (@ConstantineM) July 20, 2017
— Eliza Dushku (@elizadushku) July 20, 2017
His words and vibes helped me in my own dark times...such an inspiration...😢
— DROGASLight Out Now! (@LupeFiasco) July 20, 2017
Thanx for that Chester! #LP4EVER #BeautifulLasers
Ooooh noooo...😢😢😢😢#CHESTER
— DROGASLight Out Now! (@LupeFiasco) July 20, 2017
Damn This really hurts a lot man #LP4EVER
We lost another legend R.I.P. Chester Bennington of (linkin park) prayers up for the family so sad
— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) July 20, 2017
My heart is shattered. I can't fucking believe this is real. Crying writing this now. Destroyed. pic.twitter.com/MeEBJD9gi3
— Kolony July 21 (@steveaoki) July 20, 2017
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