Its kindling, but the fire was already burning.. Trending His death was classified as a suicide by hanging. ", Voicing their appreciation at the support they've received from fans across the world, Linkin Park added that they "want the world to know that you were the best husband, son, and father. But friends say he suffered a three-day relapse last August, during which he blacked out from alcohol, and had been drinking as recently as October. Benningtons bandmates Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Dave Farrell, Joe Hahn and Rob Bourdon broke their silence about his death in an emotional Facebook post on Monday, July 24. In the end, it was just easier for him to say goodbye than to stay and suffer the pain. Chester Benningtons death has come so close to the death of Chris Cornell, another famous rock singer. Others, such as Thursdays Geoff Rickly and Best Coasts Bethany Cosentino,took the opportunity to speak out about the importance of addressing mental health issues as well. Despite the shift in sound, though, they were able to carry out the unlikely feat of claiming the Number One position on both the mainstream rock and alt-rock charts with 2012s Burn It Down, on which Bennington sang full-throated and clear-voiced. I got to create and perform with one of the greatest rock bands of our generation, that had so much influence on me growing up, he said at the time. The shockwaves of grief and denial are still sweeping through our family as we come to grips with what has happened," the band wrote. Benningtons voice resonated with an entire generation all over the world. Read the heartrending letter Chester Bennington penned before his death Linkin Park Singer Chester Bennington Dead, Commits Suicide by - TMZ The legendary actress passed away on New Year's Eve at age 99. A spokesperson for the coroner's office confirmed that . I felt like my lifes work had been given away. Your culture and entertainment cheat-sheet. Chester Bennington's cause of death revealed! | Newsmobile (Exclusive), Hayley Kiyoko Serenades 'Beautiful' Girlfriend Becca Tilley Onstage After Fifth Anniversary, Julin Figueroa, Mexican Singer-Songwriter and Telenovela Actor, Dead at 27, Longtime ABBA Guitarist Lasse Wellander Dead at 70 as Band Remembers His 'Musical Brilliance', Who Is Bono's Wife? He also paid tribute to Cornell on Twitter: Your voice was joy and pain, anger and forgiveness, love and heartache all wrapped up into one. Co-producer Rick Rubin helped them focus more on classic rock with shades of U2. The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time He was telling me, down to the detail, what he would do in the first hour he wanted to drink: I basically just take it hour-by-hour every day., Bennington talked about his issues in an interview in February with Music Choice. Following his two-year stint with STP, Bennington shifted his focus back to Linkin Park as he and his bandmates worked on the album that would become "One More Light." Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Your. The music industry has been struck with the unexpected loss of one of its veteran singers. Bennington's body was found just before 9 a.m. in his home near Los Angeles. He was pronounced dead at 9:08 a.m. after being discovered by a housekeeper. "I was getting beaten up and being forced to do things I didn't want to do. Linkin Park singer Chester Benningtons cause of death has been ruled a suicide by hanging, the Los Angeles County coroners office has confirmed. Kiss Paul Stanley Has 'Thoughts' About Parents Who Support Kids Gender Identities The singer was 41. You helped me understand that.. "They were darker and moodier than anything I'd come up with for the band.