Chester Bennington, lead vocalist for rock band Linkin Park, has died. He was 41. According to reports, Bennington was discovered at his home in Los Angeles on Thursday morning. His death is being treated as a suicide.
The tragic news of Bennington's death reached the public only a few hours ago, and already friends and fans have taken to social media to express their sorrow and share what the singer meant to them.
Many celebrities, including Joss Whedon and Gabby Sidibe, shared that the music of Linkin Park had gotten them through a lot, and that the artist who helped create those songs will be sorely missed. Joss Whedon wrote, "'A Thousand Suns' got me through a horribly dark time. I'm indebted. Thank you and RIP Chester Bennington, wish you were here."
"A Thousand Suns" got me through a horribly dark time. I'm indebted. Thank you and RIP Chester Bennington, wish you were here
— Joss Whedon (@joss) 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
.@linkinpark got me through so much ❤️ I am tweeting this with National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255. https://t.co/3QJJ20trJE
— Blair Imani (@BlairImani) July 20, 2017
bro RIP to Chester Bennington.
— Demetrius Harmon (@meechonmars) July 20, 2017
linkin park got me thru hella dark times
Others, like Jimmy Kimmel, who had the pleasure of meeting the Linkin Park singer spoke of what a truly good person Chester Bennington was. 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."
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
Each time I was lucky enough to be around @ChesterBe, he was an encouraging, positive force. Rock and roll will never fill the space he left pic.twitter.com/asceRPvEuX
— Ryan Key (@williamryankey) July 20, 2017
Some musical artists are tweeting about the influence Chester Bennington and Linkin Park had on their careers and musical styles.
RIP @ChesterBe you've influenced us since we were kids more than we can put into words.
— CMD (@ConsiderMeDead) July 20, 2017
Linkin Park was my first concert. Chester Bennington is the one inspired me to become a singer... Im devastated 😓
— David Escamilla (@DaveCTE) July 20, 2017
RIP Chester. Tragic ending. Condolences his family and friends and Linkin Park 🙏🏾
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) July 20, 2017
no words. so heartbroken. RIP Chester Bennington.
— Imagine Dragons (@Imaginedragons) July 20, 2017
Celebs also sent love out to Bennington's family — he left behind a wife and six children. Ryan Seacrest tweeted, "The news about Chester Bennington is devastating. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and @linkinpark. Such a tragic loss."
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
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
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
Many also took the opportunity to tweet about depression and the tragic nature of suicide. A tweet from One Republic's account said, "If anyone out there thinks the world is better without you. You are so unspeakably wrong on every level. Get help plz."
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
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
Seeming to be happy is never enough. RIP @ChesterBe pic.twitter.com/hZ9dSB8Sou
— Elvis Duran (@elvisduran) July 20, 2017
If you are thinking about suicide, please contact Samaritans on 116 123. All calls are free and will be answered in confidence.
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