Celebrities react to the news of Chester Bennington death

American singer Chester Bennington

Celebrities have reated to the death of Linkin Park's Lead vocalist, Chester Bennington's death at 41. Chester whose body was found hanging in his Los angeles apartment is susupeted to have committed suicide.

His death occurred on the same day his band released a new music video “Talking to myself”.



Chester  had struggled with the addiction of drugs married Talinda Bentley in 2006, having previously been wed to Samantha Olit from 1996 until 2005. He is survived by six children from the two marriages as well as a previous relationship with Elka Brand. One of the children is adopted.

On hearing the death of Chester, celebrities reacted to the news, expressing how much of a loss it is to music.
Band mate Mike Shonda confirmed the incident on twitter saying they will be issuing an official statement soon, he tweeted:

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

Jimmy Kimmel tweeted:

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

Linkin Park bassist Dave "Phoenix" Farell wrote:

Heartbroken

— Dave Phoenix Farrell (@phoenixlp) July 20, 2017

One Republic in their message said, “Chester had 6 kids. If anyone out there thinks the world is better without you. You are so unspeakably wrong on every level. Get help plz.”

Chester had 6 kids. If anyone out there thinks the world is better without you. You are so unspeakably wrong on every level. Get help plz

— OneRepublic (@OneRepublic) July 20, 2017