Music fans and fellow artists are mourning the passing of Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington, who died at the age of 41 earlier today. Linkin Park’s music was a pure distillation of angst that connected with many, regardless of cultural background, and its impact is being seen today in the tributes to Bennington that have popped up across across social media. Read a few of them below.
RIP Chester 🙏🏽 RT @linkinpark: pic.twitter.com/FpV5Bu3UOg
— Big Boi (@BigBoi) July 21, 2017
RIP to Chester Bennington and my sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and the Linkin Park family. Truly unique, humble frontman.
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) July 21, 2017
Rest In Peace…my heart goes out to all the family left behind. If you’re suffering as well don’t be ashamed to talk to someone about it. https://t.co/26tLlmnA0z
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) July 21, 2017
“in the end it doesn’t even matter” – chester bennington. RIP
— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) July 21, 2017
We are deeply saddened by Chester’s death. We loved him. Our condolences to Chester’s family, Linkin Park, and all of their loved ones.
— My Chemical Romance (@MCRofficial) July 20, 2017
I am in tears.Chester just told me how happy he was…..He was such a sweet and talented man……Ifeel so sad for his family,band mates and fans
— Nikki Sixx (@NikkiSixx) July 20, 2017
RIP!! Chester Bennington🙏🏾🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/QBuEr06BeY
— Cypress Hill ™ (@cypresshill) July 20, 2017
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