The tragedy saddens again the world of rock after knowing the news of the suicide of Chester Bennington, vocalista of the Californian band Linkin Park the day 20 of July. Local sources said the 41-year-old singer was hanged in his dorm room at Palos Verdes in Los Angeles and the body was discovered at 9 AM local time.
The event took the world of rock by surprise and many artists have already expressed their condolences:
"In shock and heartbroken, but it's true" - Linkin Park member Mike Shinoda, via Twitter.
"It was literally the most awesome talent I've ever seen live! Vocal beast! #QEPD Chester #LinkinPark "- Rihanna, via Twitter.
"Gentle, kind and humble. A rare combination in Rock & Roll. I'm very sad "- Lars Ulrich of Metallica, via Twitter.
"QEPD CHESTER BENNINGTON. We can never know someone's pain. I dedicate my prayers to his family in this tragedy. If they need help PADDLE "- Paul Stanley of Kiss, via Twitter.
"Wordless, heartbroken. QEPD Chester Bennington "- Imagine Dragons, via Twitter.
"Chester QEPD. A tragic ending. My condolences to your family and friends and to Linkin Park. "- Chance the Rapper, via Twitter.
"Mental health is not a joke, we have to de-stigmatize it and talk about it" - Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy, via Twitter
"QEPD the legend Chester. You are and will continue to be a great inspiration to us "- The Chainsmokers, via Twitter.
"QEPD a legend (too soon)" - singer Akon, via Facebook.
"QEPD Chester Bennington. This feels like a kick in the chest. 'My December' has helped me to overcome many moments. Depression is a real monster "- actress Gabourey Sidibe, via Twitter.
"The first concert I took my oldest son to was @linkinpark. # Chesterman was a genius and a gentleman. It inspired us both - the actor and singer Donnie Wahlberg, via Twitter.
"Chester Bennington was an artist of extraordinary talent and charisma, a human being with a huge heart and a supportive soul. We send our condolences and prayers to his beautiful family, his bandmates and his many friends "- the president and CEO of Warner Bros. Cameron Stang in a statement.
"It's very sad to hear the news about Chester Bennington. I send a lot of love, strength and light to his family, his children and @linkinpark "- actor Dwayne Johnson, via Twitter
"PETA will always remember Chester Bennington as a musical power and a powerful force for animal rights. He was left with nothing on his skin to help them keep their own skin on PETA's 'Ink, Not Mink' campaign and spoke passionately about the cruelty of the fur industry and the need to adopt homeless dogs and cats. PETA Vice President Colleen O'Brien said in a statement.
"Chester Bennington, another incredible talent lost for something the world needs to know more and understand" - singer Conor Maynard via Twitter.
Bennigton was married and had 6 children with different wives. Although the reasons for the suicide are still unclear, he is presumed to be struggling with a depressive mood following the death of his best friend Chris Cornell on May 18. This statement arises because on that day of his death, it is the same in which the legendary singer of Soundgarden and Audioslave would be celebrating years.
