Linkin Park Release Official Statement On Chester Bennington's Death

Surviving members of Linkin Park have released an official statement about the shocking suicide of frontman Chester Bennington. The group has also created a tribute website at chester.linkinpark.com featuring hundreds of emotional messages from fans around the world. 

In the statement posted on their Facebook page, the band mourns the loss, saying, "your excitement was infectious. Your absence leaves a void that can never be filled—a boisterous, funny, ambitious, creative, kind, generous voice in the room is missing." The statement also discusses the uncertain future of the band but hints they would continue on, saying, "Our love for making and performing music is inextinguishable. While we don’t know what path our future may take, we know that each of our lives was made better by you."  

Read Linkin Park's official statement below: 

Dear Chester,

Our hearts are broken. The shockwaves of grief and denial are still sweeping through our family as we come to grips with what has happened.

You touched so many lives, maybe even more than you realized. In the past few days, we’ve seen an outpouring of love and support, both public and private, from around the world. Talinda and the family appreciate it, and want the world to know that you were the best husband, son, and father; the family will never be whole without you.

Talking with you about the years ahead together, your excitement was infectious. Your absence leaves a void that can never be filled—a boisterous, funny, ambitious, creative, kind, generous voice in the room is missing. We’re trying to remind ourselves that the demons who took you away from us were always part of the deal. After all, it was the way you sang about those demons that made everyone fall in love with you in the first place. You fearlessly put them on display, and in doing so, brought us together and taught us to be more human. You had the biggest heart, and managed to wear it on your sleeve.

Our love for making and performing music is inextinguishable. While we don’t know what path our future may take, we know that each of our lives was made better by you. Thank you for that gift. We love you, and miss you so much.

Until we see you again,

LP

Visit Chester.LinkinPark.com

Bennington was found dead in his private residence at Palos Verdes Estates in L.A. County on Thursday, July 20th. A coroner on Friday said Bennington's "death is confirmed to be suicide by hanging." The late frontman was open about his battle with depression, drugs, and alcohol in numerous interviews and lyrics. 

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