Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington took his own life at a Palos Verdes, California residence on Thursday morning. The cause of death was asphyxiation by hanging. He was 41.
Chester killed himself two months after Soundgarden lead vocalist Chris Cornell was found dead in a Detroit, Michigan hotel room on May 18. Cornell’s death was also ruled a suicide by hanging.
Bennington was close to Cornell and even sang the late Leonard Cohen’s ballad “Hallelujah” at the 52-year-old singer’s funeral (pictured below).
The grieving father-of-six wrote a touching note to Cornell on Twitter and Instagram, moving many fans to tears, according to WENN.com.
Chester called Cornell one of his largest inspirations: “I just watched a video of you singing ‘A day in the life’ by the Beatles and thought of my dream. I’d like to think you were saying goodbye in your own way,” he wrote.
If you or anyone you know is contemplating suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Someone is waiting to talk to you.
Photos by Michael Loccisano, Jason Merritt/Getty Images
These white men love to hang themselves??
Chile…..I’m not even going to say it….
Chester! Oh my. Cool dude…. his child draven has a close connection to me and my fam!!! R.i.P bro
One has to be in a very dark place to take their own life. At least I think so. Sad.
I agree. Especially when you know you’re leaving 6 kids behind.
sigh. i just listened to hybrid theory a couple weeks ago and was excited for their new album. chester has been crying out for a long long time. hell he told us his wounds wouldn’t heal in Crawlin, the very first singl. hope he has found peace. i’ll miss his voice.
Damn, I really liked him and Linkin Park. Somebody go check on Evanescence and Alanis Morrissett.
Damn
I can’t believe this why Chester ! Why do this to your children your family
What happened?!
I’m so hurt right now
Oh no, this is such sad news. I really liked Linkin Park, and he has a unique sound.
Waiting on JayZ statement in 5, 4, 3, 2….
Thanks for the tunes. So SAD. RIP to both. Lord.
What’s wrong with these white men??? Either they’re shooting down black men or hanging themselves.
Wow. So sad. “Crawlin” was my joint with Linkin Park. “Black whole sun” was my favorite with Soundgarden. May Chris and Chester rest in eternal peace
Tried to drink and drug himself to death. Said he was raped by a man as a young boy and bullied. Guess it became too much
*throat lump* I’m hurt too
Were they lovers? Or is this unrelated? I mean the write up makes it seem like they were or something…
Sorry. I have no sympathy for anyone who commits suicide especially due to drugs and alcohol. There are black folks out here working hard everyday and can’t get a break and here you are….super rich white men sniffing coke.
Maybe put up a rape survior number and one for bullying. Both drove this man to do this. One for drugs and alcohol too. ??
Love linkin park. Sad.
Huge LP fan. Sad day indeed. Molestation will haunt you forever. People who take the innocence of others deserve a special place in the afterlife. May his soul finally find protection and rest. Suicide, especially among entertainers is without gender or race, I hate to see people feel anyone is immune.
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Hey Dawn. It’s me. NC me. How you? Your baby?
Girl it’s ignorant as hell in here sis. As you can see.
Love you
damn
Hey pooh, my number is still the same. Hit my line. The boards have definitely changed, I lurk because it is very “different”
I will hit you soon babes. ?
This proves men have NO ONE to go to when their depressed.SMH
it starts with one….
Always loved Linkin Park’s music but I must keep it real. It’s very selfish to leave your kids fatherless. And killing himself on the birthday of Chris Cornell? Were they lovers..very odd.
he was molested as a child. some ppl cant shake shiit like that off !!!
Omg that’s f’d up. I loved linkin park
So we not gonna mention the fact that HBO and game of thrones directors want us back in chains??
SO SAD. I loved this band and his voice!
The suicide rate is climbing every day. May he rest in peace…
Very odd.
Just saw this quote online- “Suicide doesn’t end the pain; it just passes it on to someone else.”
I think thats a great quote. Suicide is really difficult on children.
So sad. I loved Linkin Park. Rip Chester
He was 41 and had access to excellent mental care. I’m a little more concerned about the black girls being raped and victims of human trafficking everyday. The same girls the media won’t report as missing or kidnapped. I ain’t got no tears for this rich white man who took his own life. Puh-lease. Everyone wants to call me white and act like they’re so black…just because I voted for President Trump when you fools are the first ones to drop tears for the Massa when he messes his own life. I voted for Trump because he serves my needs not because I like his high-pitched sounding voice. BTW, this man was clearly in love and killed himself to be with his man. Just saying because someone has to shake you shook kneegrows.
*****This deserves a repost. DRY YOUR EYES AND WAKE UP.
He was 41 and had access to excellent mental care. I’m a little more concerned about the black girls being raped and victims of human trafficking everyday. The same girls the media won’t report as missing or kidnapped. I ain’t got no tears for this rich white man who took his own life. Puh-lease. Everyone wants to call me white and act like they’re so black…just because I voted for President Trump when you fools are the first ones to drop tears for the Massa when he messes up his own life. I voted for Trump because he serves my needs not because I like his high-pitched sounding voice. BTW, this man was clearly in love and killed himself to be with his man. Just saying because someone has to shake you shook kneegrows.
Bitch. You worry about white folks. FOH
dontgetblocked The Dutchess • a month ago
She’s a talented singer who had been working at her craft since 2006. She had a huge fan base which is why she won. Taylor Swift is worth nearly 300 million dollars. Beyonce is worth 350 million dollars and she’s been at it for twenty years.
The only people who didn’t know about Taylor are narrow minded black folks. She was mostly country but had moved towards pop. Her music is good which is why she’s so successful.
You felt bad for Betsy Devos
dontgetblocked Mrs. S. Kidd • 2 months ago
I feel bad for her. She worked hard and didn’t deserve that.
Your ass out here riding for Melania
dontgetblocked • 2 months ago
Who cares about her nude pictures? She was a model and nudity is natural. It’s not a bit deal for most of the world.
dontgetblocked • 2 months ago
She is stunning. The most beautiful FLOTUS we’ve ever had. Her style is up there with Jackie O. I can’t wait to see what she does with the WH. It’s nice to have a FLOTUS who has been beautiful her whole life and doesn’t need to do photo shoots to convince herself and others that she’s attractive. Unlike Michelle, Melania is elegant and the world has fallen in love with her.
One of the primary problems with mental illness, is that the disease keeps you from seeking help. Pull your head out of your ass and you would see that.
When you eventually kill yourself, hope your family doesn’t waste time, effort, or money burying you. You rancid piece of tihs.
Im still trying to find where you ride for a BLACK woman
dontgetblocked • 2 months ago
Halle Berry’s mother had a full face lift. She looks younger than Halle. I’m just going to say it. Halle had those kids too late in life and they sucked all of the youth out of her. She needs to get surgery just like her mother because right now, she looks old. Mary J is going to have to work on the hairline. I like it go at the Met Gala event but it’s still looking crazy like maybe it’s receding.
Im still trying to find where you RIDE for black women?
Please Stop The Madness dontgetblocked • a few seconds ago
Im still trying to find where you ride for a BLACK woman
dontgetblocked • 2 months ago
Halle Berry’s mother had a full face lift. She looks younger than Halle. I’m just going to say it. Halle had those kids too late in life and they sucked all of the youth out of her. She needs to get surgery just like her mother because right now, she looks old. Mary J is going to have to work on the hairline. I like it go at the Met Gala event but it’s still looking crazy like maybe it’s receding.
What, where the hell did thos come from?
Were there any black victims? AND some of them were GAY. But RIP to them huh?
dontgetblocked • 2 months ago
You know things are bad when you can’t even go to an Ariana Grande concert. RIP to all the innocent victims. I get the feeling that this is the start of a rash of terrorist attacks. Sigh.
SUCH AN ASSHOLE
Dont go Barbeez/Dont Get Blocked. Im not done with you yet.
dontgetblocked • 2 months ago
That was nice of her. RIP Martyn. Just a young man trying to enjoy life.
Ms. I dont worry about white folks OR GAY ONES.
http://sandrarose.com/2017/05/wendy-williams-pays-emotional-tribute-manchester-bomb-victim/
dontgetblocked • 10 months ago
Oh well. Get to packing. Their eight years are up. Thank God. Plan to see wannabe model, Michelle and in love with fame, Barack on all the talk shows, tv shows and wherever else they can drum up applause. Black people love them although we’re the only group that didn’t benefit from Obama’s presidency. Obama chose the Hispanics and gays over American Blacks. Why? He’s not black. His father was a pure bred African with multiple wives. He was never in our corner.
So tragic. Heavy has been in heavy rotation and I swear it fits this situation. Rocked out to NUMB earlier. May he RIP. Depression is real. We all go through it but some don’t come out. ??
https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/561ce47ea18fcd67e334ccd27f167ac60995b3e7b8e78159f31fcb2b6a44d3f6.gif
Stop, drop & roll! This ain’t the first time you’ve been called out.
Me too
I lover black hole sun. I was in highschool
Was so happy about the new album as well. Will surely purchase it
Im so sicka her IDKWTFTD. Go and take your meds girl. Your flip flopping ass. As if folks dont know or remma.
I blocked that bih. I go hard but I ride for BW that thing doesn’t.
Yes. So true. Im learning to be patience with some folks because i believe they are suffering in silence. Trying to be there talk to them check on them. This chyt is real.
Lying. talking about she concerned about the missing girls. she didnt give af
dontgetblocked • 4 months ago
I’m sure some of this girl’s are victims. Others are out running the streets. The police can’t chase down runaways all day. Like my mama told me, “Runaway if you wanna. Ain’t nobody going look for you.” I believed her and kept my black booty home. I wish I would run away. I might as well have stayed gone. The hell I would have faced when I came home.
Damn. Don’tgetblocked, I’m not even playing. Whether you’re a humpbacked white dude living in your mom’s basement obsessed with black people or there’s something else going on, get help. As dumb as you are the road you’re heading down is still sad….
R.I.P. to the singer. The death of his mentor might’ve been the final straw.
For Sandra everyone is gay.
RIP to this man, and blessings on his family.
(Chris Cornell too …that was my dude, smh)
Hey Nancy
Some people are just natural hypocrites. Anger when one race is viewed as a whole for something and then turn around and do it to other races.
Just judge each as an individual instead of a race or color.
Wtf?????!!!!
She out here riding for black people. She out here riding for black causes. She was supposedly concerned for the missing girls. The man killed himself bc he was gay so no sympathy for him. When she has sympathized with the gays. Been against blacks. and showed no concern for the missing girls.
That mashup they did with Hov stays in rotation. I didn’t know he had 6 kids smh this is very sad. RIP
That person is trying to pretend they’re “BWE” black women empowerment. No they aren’t. There is being critical and there is being hateful that thing is hateful.
*falls thee fugg outt!* ROFL!!!!!
Whew lawd ….Hey Pup, hey Boo…. Lol!
Easier said than done. Blacks in this country are looked at as a whole race. And not individuals …But we look at other races as indivudals. Saying not all.
Talk about a sign of the times
Hey Love!
(Lol!)
Hey Love!
(Lol!)
You know it doesn’t have any friends
You know it doesn’t have any friends
did I act up too bad?
did I act up too bad?
Sad post filled with idiots, clearly missing from their village.
Sad post filled with idiots, clearly missing from their village.
Yes.
???
Well we might be stuck with them (they Did confess that nobody would go looking for them if they went off the reservation)?
I aplo-gize (in my Alec Baldwin as Trump on SNL voice)
Folks probably happy they gone
I think she went back to the white ass blogs
Great voice, just like Cornell. Gone too soon.
Very. And I’d bet $100 that MF is white and got a head shaped like a old foot.
Changing locks …blocking calls …smudging the vacated rooms with sage…. LOL!!!
Goodt!!!!! FOH!
Lo!
AJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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*faints*
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Sounds ‘confused’?
well as you know Im always down to get folks ALL the way together. In case they forgot. Bc I sure as hell dont. Im the blog historian. Will be glad to help refresh their re-memory
They gotta learn… you got more receipts than a ATM?
Or some blobby ww with a black male. You’d be surprised.
So sad.. suicide is just soo terrible rip
So sad… Sandra, do you think maybe your comments about people being “plus size” singers are healthy or in any way positive? Do you think your comments could possibly create upset and offend people? Please check yourself, what’s the use in you posting a suicide lifeline number if you contribute to upset in people’s lives? Just saying. Anyway RIP to the singer.
I could see that.
“If you or anyone you know is contemplating suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Someone is waiting to talk to you.”
Out of curiosity, I called this hotline and the person I spoke with couldn’t save a penny, let alone someone’s life. She sounded half asleep, disinterested, and unprepared for the task at hand.
Here’s my advice: people who really want to die, can’t be saved. People who really want to live, will find a way.
Currently coming out of a depressive state myself. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/a03dd90f2e60a0339446728e92c09229251a75dddbcf7333a1b098a52fa86063.jpg
God bless you
Sending hugs
I’m tickled pink that you spent so much time researching my posts. I must say I’m flattered. The fact remains that none of these white folks were druggies and hanged themselves. So once again, I say I AIN’T GONNA SHED NO TEAR FOR A WHITE MAN WHO TAKES HIS LIFE. THAT’S ONE LESS WHITE MAN LIKELY TO SHOOT ME OR MINE DOWN!! Now you can cry a river for this white boy is you want…but this proud black woman will save my tears for my own. Please keep stalking me…I love the attention.
I don’t even remember this woman so it must not have been that important.
Melania is a bad bish whose smart enough not to be a druggie and hang herself.
Thanks for reposting this. Our FLOTUS IS GORGEOUS!
You missed a lot of my posts. Why are you trying to attack me for standing up for abused black women and not this white drug addict? It looks like you have a lot of self-hate to deal with.
Get me together. NEVER sweet child. I thank you for bringing out my posts. They deserve to be seen again!
Did I lie???
You’re a bully and a stalker. LOL.
You’re proven to be retarded. And a hypocrite.
One should wonder what you look like. And yes you did. ?
Hey Nancy!
I love both linkin park and audioslave two of my favorite bands… RIP
What a selfish thing to do as a father of 6. Praying for his family…
It’s hiding with its tail tucked between its legs now, waiting a day or two to reemerge with that same tired anti-black rhetoric on a different post. If it’s a political post they’ll be more excited than a dog who hears the word “park”.
I love both linkin park and audioslave two of my favorite bands… RIP
Oh my
I’ve seen Linkin Park in concert in Chicago and it was great show…so sad
Stfu! Seriously. You know nothing about mental illness. Do you know what kind of state of mind someone has to be in to hang themselves?
I mean, was he legendary or something?
Numb was my song. I remember they did a collision course cd with jay z, it was awesome.
Didn’t know he was molested. Most ppl never get over that.
With a response like that, are you suffering from mental illness?
Awwww? I shouldn’t have lol’ed but I did. ?????
Praise The Almighty!! I too have a disabling mental illness. I take it one day at a time. I stay in prayer, therapy and on my happy pills. Keep pushing through my sister!! You are NOT alone! ???????
Check out project semi colon. Cool organization provides encouragement and information for those who suffer or have a loved one suffering. ?https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/b8778c5674c53c257b82ce19f6793a13cd8b516882bdc861198a25fb80118af8.jpg
not a clue … or death either for that matter … most don’t though…
Until it happens to them…. True story
Oh… I was confusing them with Limp Biscuit…. I’m old indeed.
Lmao. Came in here in the dead of night to say that huh?
I haven’t missed shit
You haven’t been caring tho about black shit. Black men. Women. Children. Not a black damn thing.
Fraud
Don’t sympathize. But don’t try to act like you so into US as the reason
Girl. You ride is here for work
https://youtu.be/BVAE4lQfu_g
God bless you too
Yes and i had to learn that. I dont want to hurt anyone. I have cause i just did not get it. Long time ago. And im glad u are better. I support sista…
He was a great talent. Linkin Park was really popular. One of the more popular alternative rock bands. As far as current vocalists, Chester was up there
So sad. This has been a struggle for him. Sad he gave up. Mental illness is real and very difficult to deal with……RIP
I initially thought of Seth (Shifty)from Crazy town. So don’t feel bad! https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/bd3d1c0dc858cbb18390575af3ca2630a0bbcea97717064da2ac117e30113f5e.jpg
WOW… sad
Condolences to Chester Bennington’s entire family: immediate, band and fan. To the “helpline” posted in this story, “put the oxygen mask on yourself before administering help to others.” Wake up lady. Do you need help? #CallMe
I suppose you have to be in that state of mind to relate to the pain and desperation associated with hanging yourself. However, you simply have to have a pulse to be compassionate… no matter your race, ethnicity, musical inclinations…. taste… class or LACK thereof. #WTHealth #WatchItSucker #AuntEstherVoice #NoReallyWatchWhatTheHealth
No one deserves to die this way. No one with a functioning heart and mind would disagree or make light of this tragedy. Keep living…. and pray you are never faced with such pain. #StepsOffSoapBox #PlaysItAsADrum #InLinkinPark https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/a74b063454f12951ea0ce2af73f2cf1ef548e77815bc747f3f0ce8648fee9a67.jpg
This is so sad…Rest in Peace Chester
However, you simply have to have a pulse to be compassionate… no matter your race, ethnicity, musical inclinations…. taste… class or LACK thereof.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Preach. then the folks who were worried about if he was gay. Who CARES! he was tortured most of his life with demons and finally decided to leave. Who cares if he left as a gay man. What is wrong with some folks on here? damn jerks. This is the best post by far. Thanks for it.
Make up yo mind uncle ruckus.
Sandra. Sadly some of the riff raff you decided to keep, decided to be total asses on this serious post. Soon as you wake up, please get us out of this sad yet turned hateful ass post.
Disgusting mental midgets
It’s so sad for both men to have gone through that alone in their own mind. They were both married with children and still was not able to find peace and happiness.
I was also just curious why they chose hanging as form of suicide it seems rather violent not that there is any good way to take your life but they had access to drugs and could have just fallen asleep. Idk RIP and blessings to loved ones left behind to deal with the the aftermath.
Ehh!! Dude had 6 kids, say what you want but that was pretty selfish of him and anyone else that chooses to go that route…….
So sad. Damn he had 6 kids.. Yikes.. Whatever it is really must have been eating at him to leave that many kids but you never know what people are going through. My bff, my cousin is struggling with depression. She has 5 kids and she really thinks so low of herself that she believes they’d be better without her…. It’s real..
YOU, of all people………….pulling the “self-hate” card????????? You don’t know whether up is down or right is left today or something it must be Opposite Day.
So is this person bullying you or giving you the attention that you fawn over and that mommy never did? ? you gotta stick to one narrative you switching up too much.
Well you know I’m always here for your tea too, ya dig? ??
When I read up about him he has a pretty sad story. It must be really hard to be a person that’s experienced so much pain in life that you can’t live. RIP
I had no idea he had such a tortured life! It was terribly sad. I hate that he could not overcome the pain. I always liked Linkin Park….RIP!
How is this funny or cute to you? You’re asking someone if they are suffering from mental illness as a joke? You are the one with the issues. This man just hanged himself, yes he had a family but he had to have been pretty distraught to use suicide as a solution to his problems. Can you not attempt to show any compassion? Just give it a try.
I’ve never been to a show, but I can only imagine!
Thanks for posting this comment.
Thanks “Please Stop The Madness” for acknowledging my heartfelt words. I work with a lot of formerly tortured souls aka TRUE artists… so this is a bit personal for me. The mark of a great artist is usually left by the scratches of tragedy. Some of us artists survive the scars and some don’t…. while the rest of the world judges and assumes as if they will never meet a tomb… too. We will all die and out of respect we should applaud the ones who have already crossed over.. in pain or in triump… gay… or “you’re gay that’s why you judge that way… or whatever! #StopTheMadnessNow #KRSOneVoice #MsMelody
My duty and my pleasure to take the pressure of those who want to speak, but can no longer do so. Words kill as much as they heal… and I’m in the healing business. More like us, klwbaby. More like us… Thank YOU!
It just doesn’t make sense
I could not agree with u more. I think we all go thru some form of sadness and depression. I know I did when my sister passed away.
So sorry for your loss on earth and gain in heaven and/or your gain of an Angel. I too can relate to that as well. Keep “righting” and I’ll do the same… ???
Thank u!!! I hope u have an amazing day!
Depression makes 3 of you The one that wants you to give up. It tells you it’s a waste of time. Life will never get better then the other you that wants to fight it tries everything to not listen to the one that wants to end the pain. The 3rd you doesn’t know WTH to do it’s not pro or con this is the one that wears the mask and hides the war that is going on inside of you. Depression doesn’t discriminate doesn’t care about material things. Once it’s inside of you the war begins. He was open with his depression & addictions in the past drugs/booze. But he stopped touring for his kids his best friend committed suicide you would think he saw the pain left behind. But he showed signs & if you see him perform live you can see it when he sang certain songs for example Jill Scott if you ever see her live certain songs you can see it & hear. It’s blaming the victim when you say it was selfish. Your thinking of the pain caused to their loved ones, wives & husbands & friends the kids. Depression doesn’t play fair you can’t see or feel their pain. Anyone who has ever been suicidal feels like they are being pulled by a magnet & the you that wants to fight begins to lose hope and realizes you’ve been fooling yourself. You wonder why hasn’t God answered your prayers so you think he has forgotten about you. No Tylenol will stop this type of pain, no Oprah quotes, no prayer. The fighting you looks at the you that doesn’t know what to do surrenders you no longer are afraid to do it.
The pills would hv done the job but that’s not always going to do the job. I think shooting is more violent. He could hv been under the influence guess we will know after his autopsy
Glad you are feeling better. I told someone that same thing yesterday. You can’t shake it off like a Taylor Swift song. That is the perfect way to describe it
I always hv a hard time knowing what to say. Depression is a B!tch and the help available is pathetic. I wish you all the best, you will definitely be in my prayers.
It all over the news
What kind of puppy is that
Did you ask her, for her name? I would have and then I would have ask to speak to her supervisor….SMH…She can’t be sounding sleep or if she don’t want to pick up the phone…I know me…I would have been arguing with her….
We as a country need to socialize medicine stat!!! We also need to prioritize drug and mental illness and provide treatment not lock people up or discard those of who have mental illness.
Absolutely.
WHAT! only 41! WHY?!
No, I didn’t catch her name. I was trying to see if she could talk me off a ledge, figuratively speaking. If I had truly been in the grips of a suicidal moment, I would have been in trouble.
Omg this is so sad ? I love linking park why do ppl gave to kill themselves that is not the answer
Just means he ain’t afraid of death
I don’t see where I said anything funny or cute, nor do I have issues. But what I do have is an opinion, just like you are entitled to yours. If someone responds to my opinion with a STFU as if I said something derogatory towards them, yes I will question if they are suffering from mental illness because that wasn’t necessary. I don’t know how to respond to your last question, should I show compassion or nah? Umm never mind, enjoy your weekend!?
Actually, I’ve never studied mental illness, but I do know a little bit about it. I would guess a selfish state of mind.
So sad. You never know what a person is battling mentally. Funny thing is, I watched one of those fb suicides and immediately after the guy pulled the trigger, I heard blood pouring from his head. I then asked him, do you regret it? He said, yes.
Believe me or not idc , idc.
Many people become stuck between realms either they are dwelling on fixing things or because they were not granted permission to abort their mission prematurely ..limbo it is! That or you’re shot right back onto this earth plane.
Praying for anyone who has gone through this, contemplating it, and Chesters family. May he cross over and have an easy transition.
Amen..namaste…PEACE.
Hugs
Sis had time. Lol
Lawd lol
Prayers for his family.
He looks like John Podesta.