It’s not the kind of news anyone wants to wake up to, but today, we woke up to the sad news of Chester Bennington’s passing. According to news stories, it is being investigated as a suicide.
Chester is the lead singer of Linkin Park, one of the bands who probably made our emo days during our angsty teenage years a lot better.
You can probably remember screaming out to One Step Closer, Papercut, In the End, and other Linkin Park hits. You even probably had Hybrid Theory on the loop (and you might probably listen to it again).
On Twitter, celebrities mourned the passing of another great rockstar. Here are some of their tweets.
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
We are deeply saddened by Chester’s death. We loved him. Our condolences to Chester’s family, Linkin Park, and all of their loved ones.
— My Chemical Romance (@MCRofficial) July 20, 2017
no words. so heartbroken. RIP Chester Bennington.
— Imagine Dragons (@Imaginedragons) July 20, 2017
Chester was one of the kindest men I’ve had on my show. My heart breaks for his family and friends. He will be missed terribly.
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) July 20, 2017
Our thoughts are with Chester Bennington’s family & all of Linkin Park at this remarkably difficult time. A voice of a generation. X
— You Me At Six (@youmeatsix) July 20, 2017
Rip Chester Linkin park will forever be my shit ! ????????
— Ty Dolla $ign (@tydollasign) July 20, 2017
My first fragmovie made with FRAPS was with Linkin Park music. Will never forget, rip ❤️
— Richard Papillon (@G2shox) July 20, 2017
Linkin Park was such a big influence on me growing up and they were the first band I ever saw live. Such heartbreaking news. Rest in peace.
— Inigo Del Carmen (@inigowithcon) July 20, 2017
RIP Chester. Tragic ending. Condolences his family and friends and Linkin Park ????????
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) July 20, 2017
I am in tears.Chester just told me how happy he was…..He was such a sweet and talented man……Ifeel so sad for his family,band mates and fans
— Nikki Sixx (@NikkiSixx) July 20, 2017
Crazy sad news about Chester Bennington.. #linkinpark #RIP
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— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) July 20, 2017
So sad to hear about #chesterbennington suicide. His voice and talent will not be forgotten. #linkinpark pic.twitter.com/yTXz0v3aFu
— Keegan Allen (@KeeganAllen) July 20, 2017
I’m at a loss for words. Chester was not only one of my heroes, but he was one of my friends. He was one of the best dudes in music. RIP.
— Aaron Pauley (@aaronpauley) July 20, 2017
Chester it was truly a pleasure, thank you for sharing your greatness… #RIP #LinkinPark ????????
— King Push (@PUSHA_T) July 20, 2017
We lost another legend R.I.P. Chester Bennington of (linkin park) prayers up for the family so sad
— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) July 20, 2017
This is just sad… 🙁