Chester Bennington's Famous Peers and Fellow Rock Stars Pay Tribute to the Late Singer

Linkin Park lead singer's sudden death is being investigated as a suicide by hanging

By McKenna Aiello Jul 20, 2017 10:21 PMTags

Chester Bennington will never know his impact on the rock 'n' roll community, as was shown by the countless tributes and messages dedicated to the late singer. 

As E! News previously reported, the Linkin Park frontman was discovered dead from an apparent suicide around 9 a.m. this morning, exactly one-week before the alt-rock band was poised to hit the road on their One More Light world tour. He was 41.

Bennington's bandmates Mike Shinoda and Dave Phoenix Farrell expressed their shock over the devastating news in a series of tweets shared hours after the announcement spread, but have yet to address the status of their upcoming tour dates. Similarly, plans for a memorial service have not been shared publicly. 

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Chester Bennington: A Life in Pictures

In the wake of Chester's sudden passing, plenty of famous faces and those who worked closely with the beloved recording artist have taken to social media to reflect on their fondest memories.

Perhaps the most devastating came from Chris Cornell's wife Vicky, who suffered her own personal tragedy in May when the rock legend also took his own life. Chris and Chester shared an unmistakable bond over the years, and today marked what would have been Cornell's 53rd birthday. 

Keep scrolling for more tributes from music icons such as Lars UlrichRihanna and more of Bennington's close friends.

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If you or someone you know needs help, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also call the network, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, at 800-273-8255, text HOME to 741741 or visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional resources.