The mysterious death of Chester Bennington. The stars said goodbye to the deceased lead singer of Linkin Park “No one heard him or saved him”

Fans, colleagues and friends of the lead singer of the American rock band Linkin Park, Chester Bennington, express their condolences over the death of the musician, who committed suicide on July 20. It is noteworthy that this day was the birthday of his friend, lead singer of the famous band Soundgarden Chris Cornell, who also committed suicide in May of this year.

Meanwhile, many stars expressed their grief for the deceased musician. Thus, Rihanna called Bennington an incredibly talented person and the owner of excellent vocal abilities.

“Without exaggeration, the most impressive talent I have seen in my life. A beast in the world of vocals,” Rihanna wrote on Instagram.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Linkin Park and Chester's friends and family," rapper Timbaland said.

“We just learned the sad news about the passing of Chester Bennington. Our sincere condolences to his family and everyone who loved him,” said the musicians of the rock band Garbage.

Singer Pink published a touching message to fans and friends of the Linkin Park frontman on Instagram:

“Sadness can completely consume you. Sometimes it feels like it's the only thing that's real.<…>If you're reading this, you're not alone in this big, scary, damn wrong thing. wonderful world. You matter. Wait another second. Tomorrow could be the best day of your life. Rest in peace, Chester."

TV presenter and actor Jimmy Kimmel called Bennington one of the kindest people who ever took part in his show. “My heart is breaking. He will be terribly missed,” he wrote.

The group OneRepublic called suicide the devil walking among people: “Oh God. Deepest condolences to Bennington from Linkin Park. It breaks our hearts. Suicide is the devil on earth, walking among us.”

One of the founders of Linkin Park, Mike Shinoda, was the first to confirm the death of the soloist: “Shocked, heartbroken, but it’s true. An official statement will be released as soon as it is available.”

Meanwhile, Russian fans of Chester Bennington launched a flash mob on Twitter in memory of the musician with the hashtag #RussiaPrayForChester.

“Thanks for my first rock, Chester. I will always sing along to your songs, buddy,” writes one fan.

“Thank you for teaching me about music, it’s a shame that it all turned out this way... Why are you doing this, my friend,” another is perplexed.

“I’ve loved LP since childhood. I really wanted to hear them live, but now it’s unrealistic. Appreciate every moment, nothing lasts forever,” writes another fan.

The band's last concert with Bennington took place on July 6 in Birmingham, UK. According to those who attended the performance, nothing foreshadowed the tragedy.

“Everything that is more or less old,” every word was picked up, every part of Shinoda, even all these recitatives. Everyone loves them very, very much. They were greeted very warmly, all their songs went with a bang. Most of their songs were from the old repertoire. And there was another touching moment when Chester started talking about the terrorist attack (in Manchester. - RT), how it all happened, how sorry he is for people. And he sang several songs right in the arms of people, going straight to the fans themselves,” Russian Nadezhda, who attended the concert, told RT.

In turn, Lumen vocalist Rustem Bulatov, in a commentary to RT, called Bennington’s death a serious blow for fans. “This is a serious blow for the fans (I count myself among them, I always looked forward to new albums). It's a pity that this creator is no longer in the world. The load that fell on him turned out to be so heavy that he could not cope. Chester is survived by six children. It's big human tragedy", Bulatov said.

In his opinion, the group and Chester Bennington himself changed rock music.

“With his creativity he greatly influenced the whole of rock. A prime example of how music different styles and directions can mix into something interesting. It was theirs distinctive feature— the lines between hip-hop, rock and electronic music", he told RT.

He is echoed by the editor-in-chief of the Russian edition of Rolling Stone, Alexander Kondukov, who noted that Linkin Park with Bennington has reached the level of another American rock band - Guns N' Roses.

“Linkin Park is one of the last super-successful rock bands that could sell 27 million albums. And this is the level of Guns N' Roses - global legendary artists who are included in the rock and roll hall of fame. I think that Linkin Park will also be included there soon, because they made a very big artistic contribution,” Kondukov said.

It should be noted that the video for the song Talking To Myself, posted on the day of the lead singer’s death, collected more than 8 million views in less than 24 hours.

According to the editor-in-chief of Rolling Stone, one could do anything while listening to the music of the LP, including being sad: “Bennington is an amazingly talented vocalist who could sing in different tones: now a soft tenor, and then make it angrier, easily switching to a scream, growl. And at the same time, in his manner it is clear that he himself has some kind of deeply hidden pain. And he learned to manage it all perfectly. An LP that was good at rock and pop, it added a melodic feel.”

Let us remind you that the singer was found dead in his own home in the suburb of Palos Verdes in California just a few hours before the planned photo shoot. He was 41 years old and was survived by six children from two marriages.

He was the idol of millions. Even people very far from the world of music imitated him and looked up to him. At one point, his name became known to almost the whole world, however, it cannot be said that Bennington gained such popularity exclusively after his death. He was known and loved during his lifetime. So who was he, the one whose unexpected death became a real shock for an entire army of fans, causing not only bitterness and sorrow, but also indignation, and sometimes contempt?

Chester Bennington was born in Arizona in 1976. His family had nothing to do with music or art in general. The parents of the future rock star divorced when the boy was only eleven years old.

Bennington began his work with the musicians of the future band Linkin Park back in 1999. Over the entire existence of the group, these guys have released five albums, and have also been repeatedly recognized as the best US group performing alternative music.

By the way, the history of the creation of the group's name is connected with Bennington's hometown. As a child, little Chester often had to walk in Lincoln Park. Actually, this is exactly what Bennington, as an aspiring musician, wanted to call his band - Lincoln Park. The problem arose when the young team decided to create their own website. It turned out that there was already an Internet page with the same name on the World Wide Web. And then the idea came to call the group Linkin Park.

As for the musician’s personal life, Bennington was officially married twice. Chester has a son from his first marriage. The rock idol entered into a second marriage with a model from the popular men's magazine Playboy. The couple had three children and adopted two more.

Death of Chester Bennington

Twentieth July 2017 year, the entire Internet and all media literally exploded with stunning news: the lead singer of one of the most popular rock bands of our time was found dead in his own home in Los Angeles. The 41-year-old musician committed suicide, choosing a very symbolic date for this. Bennington decided to take his own life on the 53rd birthday of his late colleague and comrade, Soundgarden lead singer Criss Cornel. The latter, very shortly before this, had passed away of his own free will; it happened on the eighteenth of May.

An event such as the death of one of the most popular rock idols modern world, Chester Bennington, caused a huge resonance among the public. Numerous versions have been put forward as to why the rock musician died. We will try to analyze the most basic of them further.

Causes of Chester Bennington's death

Establishing the actual reason why Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington died was not difficult for forensic investigators. It was suicide by hanging. Of much greater interest to the press, the public, fans, friends and, in general, everyone who has at least once heard something about Bennington’s work, were the musician’s internal reasons that pushed him to this act.

There are many opinions and versions here. Here are a few of the most basic ones.

  • Death of a close friend. Indeed, the suicide of musician Criss Cornel was a huge shock for Bennington. They were very close and Bennington’s subtle emotional attachment to his deceased friend can be understood from his letter to the latter, which the musician published on one of the social networks shortly after the death of his colleague and comrade. In addition, the choice of date for committing suicide seems to hint at some kind of connection with Cornel.
  • Dependencies. It's no secret that rock musicians lead a very specific lifestyle. Bennington was no exception in this regard. Alcohol and drugs were an integral part of his life. Many condemn the musician for this, some forgive “bad habits”, speaking about Bennington’s enormous talent. Likewise, it is difficult to say whether it is true or not that these harmful things caused the death of a rock star. No one knows about this except Bennington himself.
  • Depression. Many believe that the cause of Bennington’s death was his severe psycho-mental state, namely, a prolonged depression in which the singer and musician had been for many years. There may be several reasons for this condition. Firstly, the burden of responsibility to the fans. On stage, Chester and his team always tried to give their best, but it would never be possible to please all the fans, and the dissatisfaction worried Bennington very much.

Plus, as a child, Chester had to endure an act of sexual violence by an adult man, which also left its mark on the psyche of the future idol of millions.

Which of this is true is the cause of the musician’s death, and which is a lie, perhaps no one will ever know, but now these are exactly the versions.

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Details of the death of Chester Bennington

As for some of the details of this tragic incident, the press learned that shortly before the incident, Bennington and his family were vacationing in Arizona. However, the musician decided to go home to Los Angeles alone.

His dead body was found along with an empty liquor bottle by a housekeeper.

It is known that the next day the Linkin Park group was scheduled to premiere a new video.

Linkin Park reacts to the death of lead singer Chester Bennington

Bennington's death came as a real shock to everyone, including fellow musicians, members of the band Linkin Park. In the first days after the incident, the guys refused to comment on anything. The band members refused to make an official statement regarding the death of their colleague, saying that they would inform the press about it as soon as they had one.

It is known that at the time of Bennington’s death, the Linkin Park group was planning another round of development. The guys were preparing for the release of a new video, and the group also had a joint photo shoot. This is one of the reasons why the lead singer’s act came as a real shock to the other members of the group.

Also, many other celebrities took to social media to express their shock and surprise at Bennington's death. Many expressed words of grief and admitted that they were longtime fans of Bennington and Linkin Park.

Fans react to Chester Bennington's death

As for Bennington’s fans, their opinion about the musician’s action was sharply divided. Of course, this act made an indelible impression on all of them. However, they expressed it differently. Some expressed words of regret and grief, admitted that they grew up and matured to the songs of Linkin Park, important stages of their lives are connected with the work of the group, and they sincerely regret that such a talented person left this world.

Others, contrary to the opinion that “it’s either good or nothing about the dead,” condemn and criticize the musician, not understanding how a man who inspired and encouraged millions could turn out to be so weak.

Whether to accept or condemn such an act by Chester Bennington remains a personal matter for everyone.

The news came as a shock to his fans and colleagues. One of the first to comment on the tragedy was Michael Shinnoda, the band's vocalist.

“Shocked and heartbroken. But it's true. An official statement will come as soon as we receive it.”

Many celebrities also expressed regret about the loss on their pages. social networks.

Boxer Paul Malignaggi:“I always thought Linkin Park's songs were very deep. I listened to their words and trained to their music for years. Rest in peace Chester Bennington."

Lauren Jauregui from Fifth Harmony:"Rest in peace, Chester Bennington. You created incredible music and inspired many, including me. I hope you find peace."

Chester Bennington with Jay Z and Paul McCartney

One Republic Group:"Can't be. Massive RIPs for Chester Bennington are breaking our hearts. Suicide is the devil on earth who lives among us.”

Rihanna:“The most amazing talent I have ever seen! Vocal beast!

Imagine Dragons:“There are no words. Broken. Rest in peace Chester Bennington."

TV host Jimmy Kimmel:“Chester was one of the kindest people to ever come on my show. My heart breaks for his family and friends. He will be greatly missed."

Rapper Timbaland:"Our thoughts and prayers are with Linkin Park and Chester's family and loved ones."

Garbage group:“We just heard the news about the death of Chester Bennington. Our sincere condolences to his family. To the group and everyone who loved him."

Chester Bennington and his wife

Actress and model Ashley Greene:“Upset by the news of the death of the talented Chester Bennington from Linkin Park. My heart breaks for his family and friends."

Rapper Juicy J:“We have lost another legend. Rest in peace, Chester Bennington. I pray for his family."

The musician was found dead in a private residence in Palo Verdes in Los Angeles on July 20 around 9 am. According to media reports, he hanged himself. This tragedy struck Chester’s colleagues and world stars, who say goodbye to the singer, dedicating online posts to him, reports.

Later, information about the musician’s death was confirmed by the band’s vocalist, guitarist and keyboardist. Mike Sinoda.

"I'm shocked and heartbroken but it's true," the musician wrote on Twitter.

The stars remember Chester and miss him.

Hollywood actor Dwayne Johnson: "Very sad to hear the news about Chester Bennington. Sending a lot of love, strength and light to his family and children."

Group Imagine Dragon: "There are no words. My heart is broken. Rest in peace!"

Group THE CHAINSMOKERS: "RIP legend Chester. You have been and will continue to be a huge inspiration to us."

Group Nickelback:“When life leaves us blind, love keeps us good” - Chester Bennington. Rest easy, sir."

Musician Duff Macagan:"Rest in peace."

Race car driver Dale Earnhardt: "Incredibly sad news about Chester Bennington. If you or anyone you know is struggling to cope with this."

Singer Pharell Williams"Chester... You and the boys all influenced an entire generation. You worked so hard and liberated so many kids from their midst. You let N.E.R.D. open in Germany and we will never forget that show. You destroyed everything. Last time When we saw each other, you gave us chills. Your spirit is already between the stars. Rest".

Leading Jimmy Kimmel: "Chester was one of the most good people, who was on my show. My support to his family and friends. I will miss them terribly."

Rapper Lil Chano: "Rest in peace Chester. Tragic end. Support to your family, friends and Linkin Park."

Group One Republick:"Oh God. Rest in peace. This broke our hearts. Suicide is the devil that walks the world among us."

Lead singer of the group Sugar Ray Mark McGrath: "Huge support to Chester Bennington's family, friends and band. Very kind soul and enormous talent. Heartbroken again."

Singer Natasha: "Literally the most impressive talent I've ever seen in live! Vocal beast!"

The music community around the world and ordinary people are mourning the untimely death of Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington, who was found dead at a private residence near Los Angeles yesterday. Social media is full of sadness.

The first to react was Bennington's friend and bandmate Mike Shinoda, who, along with the deceased, was at the origins of Linkin Park. He was the first to confirm the terrible news.

There are no words. Heart broken. Rest in peace, Chester Bennington

- members of the rock band Imagine Dragons.

The One Republic Twitter account recalled the six children Chester left behind. Musicians believe that suicide is “the devil who walks the earth among us people.”

If anyone thinks the world will be a better place without you, how incredibly wrong they are.

- musicians of the group One Republic

According to Good Charlotte lead singer Joel Madden, he was speechless when he learned of Bennington's death.

Singer Rihanna wrote that she considered the deceased the most impressive talent she had ever seen in her life.

Rest in peace, Chester Bennington. We will never know someone's pain. Prayers are with his family during this tragedy. If you need help, reach out

- rhythm guitarist and vocalist of the rock band Kiss Paul Stanley.

Probably our most famous fan. It was very sad to hear this news. Everyone at the club sends their best wishes to Chester's family and friends

- team of the English club "Ipswich Town"

Shocked by this news

- Russian singer Diana Arbenina

Yana Churikova.

Sad, Linkin Park lead singer committed suicide

- Oleg Gazmanov.

What must happen to a person for him to take his own life! Moreover, when you are loved by everyone and an incredibly talented musician and vocalist! This death, like many others, will remain a mystery to us. It's good that we have music. She is with us forever

- GlucoZa

The leader of “Crematorium” Armen Grigoryan, in a conversation with, called Linkin Park one of his favorite groups. He considers one of possible reasons tragedy drug addiction.

The actions of rock musicians are often not related to their commercial success. It is not clear why this happened. Maybe it's drugs

- Grigoryan.

This is a serious blow for the fans, and I count myself among this number. I was always looking forward to new albums. It's a pity that this creator is no longer in the world. The load that fell on him turned out to be so heavy that he could not cope. Chester left six children - this is a great human tragedy

- vocalist of the band Lumen Rustem Bulatov

Russian fans of Linkin Park launched a hashtag dedicated to the death of Chester Bennington on social networks, calling for prayers for him: #RussiaPrayForChester.

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