Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington has been described as "an artist of extraordinary talent and charisma" by Warner Bros chairman and CEO Cameron Strang.
The singer died yesterday (July 20) in Los Angeles County, he was aged 41.
In a statement, Strang said the singer was "a human being with a huge heart and a caring soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with his beautiful family, his bandmates and his many friends. All of us at WBR join with millions of grieving fans around the world in saying: we love you Chester and you will be forever missed.”
Tributes have been pouring in from across the music community since the news was announced. Scroll down to see a selection of those posted on social media.
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
#RIPChesterBennington I remember the 1st day I went in the basement Warner Bros. Records #Burbank to hear you 1at... https://t.co/gDkXtq5Vge
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) July 20, 2017
Heartbroken
— Dave Phoenix Farrell (@phoenixlp) July 20, 2017
Gracious, kind & humble. A rare combination in Rock & Roll. Deeply saddened... pic.twitter.com/cVtNEzrjHD
— Lars Ulrich (@larsulrich) 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
"When life leaves us blind, love keeps us kind." - Chester Bennington. Rest easy sir. pic.twitter.com/RLhmf0UR0B
— Nickelback (@Nickelback) July 20, 2017
RIP Chester Bennington, another incredible talent lost to something the world needs to learn more about and understand.
— Conor Maynard (@ConorMaynard) July 20, 2017
Mental health is no joke. We have to destigmatize the conversation around it.
— yung menace (@petewentz) July 20, 2017
RIP Good Man and True - Chester Bennington. Bri https://t.co/1S2RsSAtQ1
— Dr. Brian May (@DrBrianMay) July 21, 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
no words. so heartbroken. RIP Chester Bennington.
— Imagine Dragons (@Imaginedragons) July 20, 2017
RIP to Chester Bennington and my sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and the Linkin Park family. Truly unique, humble frontman.
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) July 21, 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
Shocked and heartbroken about Chester. My deepest condolences to @linkinpark and his family and friends.
— Tegan and Sara (@teganandsara) July 20, 2017
Rest In Peace...my heart goes out to all the family left behind. If you're suffering as well don't be ashamed to talk to someone about it. https://t.co/26tLlmnA0z
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) July 21, 2017
#ripCHESTER One of the biggest talents in the history of music! Thoughts&Prayers to the people closest to him.
— Smash Mouth (@smashmouth) 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
Chester it was truly a pleasure, thank you for sharing your greatness... #RIP #LinkinPark ????????
— King Push (@PUSHA_T) July 20, 2017
RIP Chester. Tragic ending. Condolences his family and friends and Linkin Park ????????
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) 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
R.I.P Chester Bennington
— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) July 20, 2017
A devastating loss. My thoughts are with his family & friends today… https://t.co/5pVVVbxX73
Just heard the sad news of the passing of Chester Bennington . Our sincere condolences to his family, his band and everyone who loved him.
— Garbage (@garbage) July 20, 2017
