The music world was struck to the core when it was announced last night that Chester Bennington wasn’t with us anymore. As reported by TMZ, the Linkin Park frontman had committed suicide at his Palos Verdes residence on Thursday morning. A tragic loss that has saddened fans around the world, many of the singer-songwriter’s fans, including fellow musicians and artists, took to social media upon hearing of his death at age 41 to share their thoughts and condolences.
With Linkin Park’s upcoming tour which was set to kick off on July 27 in support of their latest album ‘One More Light‘, the legendary band’s recent show which took place at the Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham, England on July 6 will sadly go down as their last stint with Chester himself. A fan-captured video which sees them perform ‘Papercut‘ and ‘Bleed It Out‘, you can relive the icon’s last ever performance below.
RIP Chester Bennington.
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
Chester… You and the guys all influenced an entire generation. You went so hard and set so many kids free of their environments and situations. You let NERD open for you in Germany, we'll never forget that show; YOU CRUSHED IT. The last time I saw you, you gave us chills. Your essence is amongst the stars. Rest now, 🙏🏾
😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 Literally the most impressive talent I've ever seen live! Vocal beast! #RIPChester #LinkinPark
RIP Chester. Tragic ending. Condolences his family and friends and Linkin Park 🙏🏾
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) July 20, 2017
Chester it was truly a pleasure, thank you for sharing your greatness… #RIP #LinkinPark 🙏🏿
— King Push (@PUSHA_T) 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
no words. so heartbroken. RIP Chester Bennington.
— Imagine Dragons (@Imaginedragons) July 20, 2017
RIP The legend Chester. You were were and will continue to be a huge inspiration to us.
— THE CHAINSMOKERS (@TheChainsmokers) 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