Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington committed suicide by hanging yesterday morning, on Chris Cornell's birthday. The LAPD released the following statement: "Shortly after 9 a.m. this morning, we were notified by law enforcement of a death in Palos Verdes Estates. We responded to the scene and unfortunately confirmed that Mr. Chester Bennington was deceased at the scene." Bennington was discovered shortly before 9am by a housekeeper. He had been vacationing with his wife in Arizona, and came back to LA alone on Wednesday night. Bennington was due to have a photo shoot with Linkin Park on Thursday; one of his bandmates showed up to pick him up shortly after the police arrived. The band was to start touring in a week, and released a new music video yesterday. Bennington leaves behind his wife Talinda Ann Bentley, their three children, and three children from previous relationships. Read his full obituary at Rolling Stone.
If you or anyone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
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