Tributes are flowing in from around the world after Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington was found dead at the age of 41 this morning.
Following news of the singer’s tragic passing, his longtime bandmate Mike Shinoda took to Twitter to say, “Shocked and heartbroken, but it’s true. An official statement will come out as soon as we have one,” while Linkin Park bassist Dave Farrell has also taken to Twitter to say, “Heartbroken.”
The music community are heartbroken from this news, with tributes flowing in from acts like My Chemical Romance, Good Charlotte’s Joel Madden, Cypress Hill, Imagine Dragons, Thy Art Is Murder and more.
Linkin Park released their divisive new album One More Light earlier this year, and had been taking a short break from their world tour when Bennington died. Before they were set to head back on the road on 27th July, they performed a show that included both newer material and some of their old classics. Bennington played his last show with Linkin Park in Birmingham, England on 6th July, watch it below.
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