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Chester Bennington, lead vocalist of Linkin Park, dies by suicide at the age of 41

Chester Bennington, who has died at the age of 41 - Invision
Chester Bennington, who has died at the age of 41 - Invision

The Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington has died at the age of 41, according to the website TMZ.

The website also reports that Bennington, who had six children from his two marriages and a previous relationship, died by suicide.

The news has been confirmed by the  Los Angeles County coroner, whose spokesperson Brian Elias has said that the death is being investigated as a suicide.

Chester Bennington of Linkin Park - Credit: PA
Chester Bennington of Linkin Park Credit: PA

Bennington was a close friend of Soundgarden's Chris Cornell, who tragically died, also by suicide, earlier this year. He performed at Cornell's funeral, and wrote a moving open letter to the music star after his death, describing how Cornell had "a pure and unrivalled talent" and " inspired me in many ways you could never have known".

 Chris Cornell  - Credit: Getty
Chris Cornell, who died in May 2017 Credit: Getty

Bennington died on Thursday morning, at his home in the Palos Verdes Estate in Los Angeles. His death was reportedly caused by hanging, according to TMZ.

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On social media, Linkin Park fans have been quick to mourn his passing.

Linkin Park's debut Hybrid Theory, which became the soundtrack to many people's teenage years, sold 10 million copies after its release in 2000.

The band's most recent album, One More Light, was released in May 2017.

Culture stars who have died in 2017
Culture stars who have died in 2017