Netizens mourn the death of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington
Astro Awani
July 21, 2017 10:45 MYT
July 21, 2017 10:45 MYT
FILE PHOTO: In this June 18, 2014 file photo, Chester Bennington of Linkin Park performs during the iHeartRadio Live Series in Burbank, California. - AP
The death of Linkin Park front man Chester Bennington brought music fans all over the world to share their sorrow on social media.
Chester, 41, was found dead at his home in Los Angeles Thursday morning. His death was treated as a suicide.
Netizens expressed how much the singer meant to them, especially the band's lyrics that helped them go through with their lives.
Celebrities especially musicians also sent their condolences to the vocalist whose band had successfully sold more than 70 million copies of album worldwide and won two Grammys.
Mental health should be taken seriously
Death by suicide among celebrities is not something new. Previously, fans were shocked by the death of Academy Award winner Robin Williams and Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell who was also a good friend of Chester Bennington.
Chester's death brought back suicide and mental health discussions under the spotlight, with netizens urging the public to take mental health seriously especially around family members and close friends to curb any risk of suicide.