Warner Bros Records Chairman/CEO Cameron Strang released a statement to Billboard on Thursday, saying, “Chester Bennington was an artist of extraordinary talent and charisma, and a human being with a huge heart and a caring soul,” Strang said. “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.”
Bennington’s former bandmates in Stone Temple Pilots posted a statement on their website, saying, “It is a sad day today to know that so many of us will no longer share in your laughter, friendship and love. You showed us time and time again what it is to be an incredible human being. A beacon of light and hope is what you will always be to us. We love you Chester. We will miss you.”
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Chester Bennington’s family, friends, collaborators, and all who have been impacted by his work. pic.twitter.com/pXpnWadqrd
— Recording Academy (@RecordingAcad) July 20, 2017
RIP The legend Chester. You were were and will continue to be a huge inspiration to us.
— THE CHAINSMOKERS (@TheChainsmokers) 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
RIP Chester.. pic.twitter.com/8esQbse08f
— muse (@muse) July 21, 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
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
Chester had 6 kids. If anyone out there thinks the world is better without you. You are so unspeakably wrong on every level. Get help plz
— OneRepublic (@OneRepublic) July 20, 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
Rest in peace, Chester. So tragic. Bless you and your family.
— Tom Morello (@tmorello) July 21, 2017
R.I.P Chester Bennington
My thoughts are with his family & friends today
He & @linkinpark are the kindest folks you could ever hoped to meet pic.twitter.com/abS1e4t3Oi— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) 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
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
This was just a couple months ago. Absolutely speechless. #RIPChesterBennington pic.twitter.com/LtHR9GUlMo
— apl.de.ap (@apldeap) July 20, 2017
We’re extremely saddened by the loss of Chester Bennington. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Such is a huge loss for so many.
— Jimmy Eat World (@jimmyeatworld) July 20, 2017
#LinkinPark means a lot of things to a lot of people…definitely means a lot to me…condolences to his family and my fellow LP heads…??
— DROGASLight Out Now! (@LupeFiasco) July 20, 2017
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
So sad to hear about Chester , he was a really sweet guy. So sad for his family. Rest In Peace dude.
— Brody Dalle-Homme (@BrodyDHomme) July 21, 2017
