Linkin Park pen heartbreaking message to Chester Bennington: “We love you, and miss you so much.”
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Last updated 24th Jul 2017
Linkin Park have penned a highly emotional tribute to Chester Bennington in the wake of the singer’s death last Thursday (20th July).
Posted to their Instagram page this afternoon, the statement is addressed directly to Chester and reads:
“Dear Chester,
“Our hearts are broken. The shock waves of grief and denial are still sweeping through our family as we come to grips with what has happened.
“You touched so many lives, maybe even more than you realised. In the past few days, we've seen an outpouring of love and support, both public and private, from around the world.
“Talinda and the family appreciate it, and want the world to know that you were the best husband, son, and father; the family will never be whole without you.
“Talking with you about the years ahead together, your excitement was infectious. Your absence leaves a void that can never be filled-a boisterous, funny, ambitious, creative, kind, generous voice in the room is missing.
“We're trying to remind ourselves that the demons who took you away from us were always part of the deal. After all, it was the way you sang about those demons that made everyone fall in love with you in the first place.
“You fearlessly put them on display, and in doing so, brought us together and taught us to be more human. You had the biggest heart, and managed to wear it on your sleeve.
“Our love for making and performing music is inextinguishable. While we don't know what path our future may take, we know that each of our lives was made better by you. Thank you for that gift. We love you, and miss you so much.
“Until we see you again,
“LP"
Over the weekend, Linkin Park launched a tribute landing page to Chester that pulls in the latest posts from fans on Twitter and Instagram who have used the #RIPChester hashtag.
Testament to the widespread adulation of Chester, the site features dozens of fresh tributes every minute.
As well as tributes to Chester, the page also features information on international suicide helplines.
Chester’s body was discovered on Thursday morning (20th July) by an employee at his Palos Verdes Estates home in Los Angeles.
On Friday, Ed Winter, spokesman for the L.A. County medical examiner-coroner, confirmed that Chester had died by hanging himself from a bedroom door.
Linkin Park have cancelled all upcoming tour dates in the wake of Chester’s tragic death including their scheduled co-headline dates with Blink-182.