The music world has paid tribute to Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington who died age 41

The music world has paid tribute following the death of Linkin Park‘s frontman Chester Bennington yesterday (20th July).

The singer, who was 41-years-old, was found at his residence in Palos Verdes, California yesterday and his death is being investigated as a suicide. The news shocked fans and musicians alike and now a number of artists have paid beautiful tributes to the singer’s life.

Mike Shinoda, Bennington’s bandmate, tweeted to confirm the news. He said: “Shocked and heartbroken, but it’s true. An official statement will come out as soon as we have one.”

Shocked and heartbroken, but it’s true. An official statement will come out as soon as we have one.

— Mike Shinoda (@mikeshinoda) July 20, 2017

UK grime artist Stormzy, who collaborated with the band in 2017 on their single ‘Good Goodbye‘, also reacted to the news with a series of tweets. “Bruv I can’t lie I’m so upset serious” he tweeted. See Stormzy’s tweets below.

Bruv I can’t lie I’m so upset serious ????

— #GSAP (@Stormzy1) July 20, 2017

I am heartbroken you do not know what someone’s going through serious. Prayers up for your family right now my brother ❤️?❤️?

— #GSAP (@Stormzy1) July 20, 2017

A number of other influential artists took to social media to pay homage to the late singer including Push T (who also featured on ‘Good Goodbye‘), Rihanna, Steve Aoki, Chance The Rapper, and El-p and Killer Mike from Run The Jewels, and more. See their tributes below.

Chester it was truly a pleasure, thank you for sharing your greatness… #RIP #LinkinPark ??

— King Push (@PUSHA_T) July 20, 2017

To have lived in a time. Thank you for putting it in your music and sharing it with the world. RIP Chester.

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???????????????????????????????????? Literally the most impressive talent I’ve ever seen live! Vocal beast! #RIPChester #LinkinPark

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My heart is shattered. I can’t fucking believe this is real. Crying writing this now. Destroyed. pic.twitter.com/MeEBJD9gi3

— Kolony July 21 (@steveaoki) July 20, 2017

Oh dear God. Massive R.I.P to Chester Bennington of @linkinpark this BREAKS OUR HEART. Suicide is the devil on earth walking amongst us ?

— OneRepublic (@OneRepublic) July 20, 2017

no words. so heartbroken. RIP Chester Bennington.

— Imagine Dragons (@Imaginedragons) July 20, 2017

RIP Chester. Tragic ending. Condolences his family and friends and Linkin Park ??

— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) July 20, 2017

RIP Chester. Salutes and Condolences to Mike and Your band mates and big love and Condolences to your children and family from my family. Love and Respect always. Rest easy beloved human being.

A post shared by Killer Mike (@killermike) on Jul 20, 2017 at 12:17pm PDT

rest in peace Chester Bennington.

— el-p (@therealelp) July 20, 2017

So sorry to hear the news about Chester Bennington. Sending so much luv, strength & light to his family, kids & @linkinpark ohana.

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) July 20, 2017

artists are ppl compelled to bring beauty into a world that can be so dark. makes sense then that artists are always conscious of darkness..

— hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) July 20, 2017

… & maybe at times made more vulnerable by it? i don’t know. life can be relentless. heart hurts for Chester’s family/band/friends/fans.

— hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) July 20, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with @linkinpark and Chester’s friends and family. #RIPChester pic.twitter.com/45B0vMQZtP

— Timbaland (@Timbaland) July 20, 2017

I can’t even deal. Horrible news. To lose one of the best. Speechless. We love you Chester @chesterbe @linkinpark. I remember playing Rock Am Ring in Nuremberg with you like it was yesterday. A magical moment. During your set you came over and gave me a big smooch on my face while I was watching side stage. Rest In Peace

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A full official statement about the incident is said to be released soon. More on this story as it develops.