You surely left us with many reasons to miss you!
Today the world awoke to a heartbreaking news in the history of music — rock icon Chester Bennington is dead. The lead singer of acclaimed rock band Linkin Park reportedly hanged himself in his private home in L.A. yesterday, July 20. Coincidentally, it should have been his close friend, Chris Cornell’s 53rd birthday. Cornell’s suicide two months ago greatly affected Bennington and the latter dedicated their song One More Light from their latest album of the same title, for his dear friend.
Now the whole world mourns for the loss of yet another inspiring artist. People from all walks of life are flooding the internet sharing their shock, heartbreak, and sorrow, including Bennington’s bandmates:
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
Heartbroken
— Dave Phoenix Farrell (@phoenixlp) July 20, 2017
Such a heartbreaking news. #RIPChesterBennington.
— Raisa Andriana (@raisa6690) July 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/lukewithcon/status/888200966943657984
https://twitter.com/lehandrade87/status/888177028633161728
https://twitter.com/rezellemasami/status/888225376417193985
Damn, it hurts so bad to see Chester as a "past member"… #RIPChesterBennington #LinkinPark pic.twitter.com/avvASUWaK4
— NoFeelz (@NoFeelz) July 20, 2017
While others expressed their gratitude on how Linkin Park’s music has helped and inspired them in many ways:
I grew up listening to Linkin Park. They helped me get through dark days. Thank you @ChesterBe for sharing your light. #RIPChesterBennington
— Jason del Rosario (@fauxillustrado) July 21, 2017
Linkin Park is my first and will always be my fav rock band. Without you, it will not be the same anymore #RIPChesterBennington
— 𝒀𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒐 (@IzyanWanie24) July 21, 2017
😭 A VOICE AN INSPIRATION A LEGEND. YOU WILL LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER. 😞😞😞มันจะดังอยู่ในใจเสมอ…วงโปรดของแอด😭😭😭 #RIPChesterBennington #LP pic.twitter.com/RXpdCPRFZD
— kindaimod กินได้หมด (@kindaimod) July 21, 2017
Chester … I'm so sorry we couldn't help you the same way you helped us. #RIPChesterBennington pic.twitter.com/9gVC78hRDP
— Kevin Ohlsson (@Keols) July 21, 2017
Its really sad bcs i grew up with Linkin Park music. Thank you Chester for being big part of my life.#RIPChesterBennington pic.twitter.com/SKW6mTnJOG
— AFI∅ (@afiq_nqiuddn) July 21, 2017
Thank you for the music and the stories. #RIPChesterBennington pic.twitter.com/nug0hMMKRN
— juana (@juanatrips) July 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/dnatsz/status/888227849554935808
When I'm tired, miserable, or in doubt, I sing songs. One of those is Leave Out All the Rest. Comforts me everytime. #RIPChesterBennington
— ออร์ก้าน้อยขี้กลัว アジャラカモクレン テケレッツのパー👏 (@verellie) July 21, 2017
All the 90s grew up listening to linkin park 😔You have save all our childhood lifes. You will be missed#RIPChester #RIPChesterBennington
— ella• 🐸🌞🐰🐥 (@jisol_111) July 21, 2017
Thank you Chester and Linkin Park for helping our country when we need it the most. #RIPChesterBennington pic.twitter.com/Zri2dcAhH2
— Don RB (@donthebasher) July 21, 2017
#RIPChesterBennington you made some incredible music and inspired so many with that voice, myself included😔 I hope you find peace and light❤
— Lauren Jauregui (@LaurenJauregui) July 21, 2017
Some people opted to recall songs and performances that really moved them:
"Sometimes solutions aren't so simple. Sometimes goodbye's the only way." Shadow Of The Day – Linkin Park #RIPChesterBennington #RipChester pic.twitter.com/dELDNRVREZ
— IG : taufixedesign (@taufixedesign) July 21, 2017
Linkin Park & Jay-Z – Numb (Encore) 🔥 #RIPChesterBennington pic.twitter.com/dYBfwg6PwT
— CORY (@corythedrumma_) July 21, 2017
This song can't make me feel the same… pic.twitter.com/Fh0BL8gMdy
— • | » F D z « | • (@xzmodeerfx) July 21, 2017
Words cannot begin to describe… utter chills. Thank you. #RIPChesterBennington 😔 pic.twitter.com/4e4vR6qsS3
— E (@Erickrmaz) July 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/K2NBlog/status/888232608848519169
And many people tweeted the lyrics of Leave Out All the Rest from Linkin Park’s Minutes to Midnight (2007) album, declaring that the singer will truly be kept in their memories and hearts forever.
when my time comes
forget the wrong that i've done
keep me in your memory
leave out all the rest#RIPChesterBennington pic.twitter.com/3cWcL6PV4w— ham yoyo 🚀💫 (@scifibis) July 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/nutty7fold/status/888226951764131840
I will keep you in my memory #RIPChesterBennington #LinkinPark pic.twitter.com/MSCWYN3Uko
— Ivan Christopher (@van_ch) July 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/eatmyposts/status/888285302418100224
Rest in peace, Chester Bennington. You’ve truly made an impact in our lives through your music.