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Fact #153793

When:

Short story:

The body of Chester Bennington, frontman of Linkin Park, is found in Palos Verdes Estates, Los Angeles, California, USA, having hanged himself at the age of 41.

Full article:

Brian Elias (chief of operations for Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner) : Shortly after 9 a.m. this morning, we were notified by law enforcement of a death in Palos Verdes Estates. We responded to the scene and unfortunately confirmed that Mr. Chester Bennington was deceased at the scene.
(Official statement)

Cameron Strang (CEO, Warner Bros Records) : Chester Bennington was an artist of extraordinary talent and charisma, and 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.'
(Official statement)