Russian stars about the death of Chester. "Devastated and broken"

  • 14.06.2019

Shocking news that the vocalist has died cult group Linkin Park Chester Bennington, caused a flurry of emotions on social networks. The musician the day before at his home in Los Angeles. According to preliminary data, he committed suicide.

For his bandmates, this news came as a complete surprise. On the day of Bennington's death, Linkin Park released on the YouTube channel new clip, which became an immediate hit and received over five million views in less than 24 hours.

Linkin Park were going on a big tour - present new album. Bennington was scheduled to take part in a photo shoot on Thursday.

Many stars expressed their grief for the deceased musician. Linkin Park co-founder Mike Shinoda was the first to officially confirm Chester’s death. He wrote that he was shocked and heartbroken.

Later, other musicians spoke out on their Twitter pages. Members of OneRepublic groups, imagine Dragons, Simple Plan wrote that they were stunned by the sad news.

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Famous American TV presenter and actor Jimmy Kimmel said that Chester was one of the most good people who took part in his show.

His words were confirmed by musician Ryan Adams.

Director, screenwriter and actor Joss Whedon explained that the band's album A Thousand Suns helped him get through the worst times.

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Famous American actor Dwayne Johnson expressed his condolences

Russian fans launched a flash mob in memory of their idol

On July 20, Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington passed away. The singer passed away on the birthday of his friend, who passed away two months ago, like him, according to at will. « Real time"in memory of the idol of millions remembers him hard life and posts some of the heartbreaking tweets from Russians unable to come to terms with their loss.

The same Chester Bennington

On Thursday evening, news began to spread online that fans are unlikely to be able to come to terms with - Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington committed suicide. He was 41 years old. The singer was found in his home in Los Angeles on July 20 - the birthday of his friend, Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell, who died two months earlier.

The life of the leader of Linkin Park was difficult, and in many ways he was influenced by the events that happened in his childhood. He never hid the fact that as a child at the age of seven or eight he experienced sexual abuse by his “older friend.” His parents divorced early, and at the age of 11 he was left with his father, from whom he did not see emotional support. He did not find an outlet at school either - the guys mocked him and beat him. Bennington himself later admitted in an interview that in his childhood and youth he was “very scared and lonely.” Drugs, alcohol and creativity became the way out - throughout his life he had quit more than once. bad habits, but then he still returned to them.

At one stage in 1999, when the singer gave up drugs and alcohol and had already become a former vocalist Gray Daze, he was taken to the Linkin Park group. In 2000, the musical Olympus exploded with the group's first album, Hybrid Theory. The album sold 50,000 copies in the United States in its first week, and 5 million copies a year later, making the album the best-selling album in the United States of 2001. Over the years, sales remained steady and by 2005 the album had reached over 10 million copies.

Subsequently, the stunning success of “Hybrid Theory” even began to irritate Chester Bennington - fans constantly criticized the band’s new works, while remaining faithful to the first album.

In May of this year, Linkin Park released their seventh studio album One More Light, then the band began their world tour in support of it. Bennington committed suicide during a break between tours. By a tragic accident, on this day not only his friend was born, but also their new video “Talking To Myself” was presented. From two marriages, the singer had 6 children, two of whom were adopted.

“No one heard him or saved him”

Many stars commented on the sad news about the death of the Linkin Park lead singer. The group's co-founder Mike Shinoda was one of the first to talk about it. He wrote that he was shocked and broken. Within 24 hours, his message on Twitter received 218 thousand retweets. Many of the fans did not believe in the death of their idol until recently, but Shinoda’s message dispelled the last hopes.

The musician was found dead at 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 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 kindest people to be on my show. My support goes out 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 Republic:"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!"

All yesterday music world I was amazed by the news. The artist was found hanged in his home in Palos Verdes in Los Angeles.

Let's remember that Chester was married to model Talinda Bentley, the couple has three children Tyler (11), Lila (6) and Lily (6), and the singer also has three more adopted children from his marriage with Samantha Olite - Jamie (21) and Isaiah (19) and Draven (15).

Linkin Park co-founder Mike Shinoda (40) was the first to write about Chester’s death on Twitter: “Shocked and heartbroken, but it’s true. Official confirmation will come later."

Rihanna: “The greatest talent I have ever seen! Vocal beast! #RIPChester #LinkinPark.”

Justin Timberlake: "RIP Chester Bennington and my sincere condolences to his family, friends, and Linkin Park. A truly unique and humble singer."

Chance the Rapper: “RIP Chester. Tragic ending. My condolences to his family, friends and Linkin Park."

Ashley Greene: “Distressed by the news of the death of the talented Chester Bennington from Linkin Park. My heart goes out to his family and children."

Dwayne Johnson: “So sorry to hear the news about Chester Bennington. Sending a lot of love, strength and light to his family, children and @linkinpark."

Jimmy Kimmel: “Chester was one of the kindest people I've ever had on my show. My heart goes out to his family and friends."

Yesterday, July 20, vocalist Linkin groups Park and Dead by Sunrise Chester Bennington committed suicide

By evening, the Los Angeles County, California coroner confirmed the singer's death. Bennington, 41, was found hanged at a private residence in Palos, police said. Additional information There is no word yet on the death of the vocalist. Note that the group is scheduled to tour in a week, and the next concert was scheduled to take place on July 27.

Bennington's death shocked not only fans, but also band members and other celebrities. Mike Shinoda was one of the first to comment on the situation - vocalist Linkin Park. He tweeted: “Shocked and heartbroken but it's true. We'll do it soon Official statement" Many celebrities also expressed their condolences online.

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

Fifth Harmony's Lauren Jauregui: "RIP Chester Bennington. You made incredible music and inspired many, including me. I hope you find peace in the light"

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One Republic Group: “It can’t be. The massive R.I.P wishes for Chester Bennington are breaking our hearts. Suicide is the devil on earth who lives among us."

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

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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 terribly missed."

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

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Actor Dwayne Johnson: “I’m very sorry to hear the news about Chester Bennington. Sending love, strength and light to his family, children and Linkin Park."

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Garbage: “We just heard the sad news about the death of Chester Bennington. Our sincere condolences go out to his family, his band and everyone who loved him."

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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."

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

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Musician Bryan Adams: "Rest in Peace Chester Bennington"

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