Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington has died, committing suicide by hanging at the age of 41.
His death was initially reported by TMZ, but has now been confirmed by the LA County Coroner.
BREAKING: Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington dies at 41, Los Angeles County coroner says.
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 20, 2017
The publication reports that law enforcement found the singer at a private residence in Los Angeles County today (July 20) before 9 a.m. local time.
Chester was very close with Chris Cornell, who himself committed suicide by hanging in May. Today would have been Cornell's 53rd birthday. Chester wrote an open letter to Chris on the day of Chris' suicide.
With all of my love @chriscornell. pic.twitter.com/NFz0dnxfp8
— Chester Bennington (@ChesterBe) May 18, 2017
The band has had a string of hits over the years, including "Faint," "In the End" and "Crawling." Linkin Park crossed music genres, collaborating with Jay-Z.
Over the years, Bennington has had a very public struggle with drugs and alcohol.
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