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Musicians mourn the loss of Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington — UPDATED

July 20, 2017

Gerard Way:

I am so incredibly sad to hear of Chester’s passing. He was kind and vibrant, a good human being, and an incredibly talented individual. I will always have wonderful memories of the tour we did together, and will never forget him. Sending my love to his family, his fans, and his bandmates. -G

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Billie Joe Armstrong (Green Day):

i've met Chester a couple times. he was very kind and also very smart. and one hell of a singer. mental health and drug addiction are really complex issues. but just know you are not alone. rest in peace Chester. you will be missed .. suicide prevention hotline: +1 (844) 540-5889

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Matt Skiba (Blink-182, Alkaline Trio):

Rest easy, beautiful boy. Chester B., RIP ��

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Devin Oliver (I See Stars):

Literally the first band to point me in my direction musically. As well as millions of other people I know

— Devin Oliver (@devinoliver) July 20, 2017

Telle Smith (The Word Alive):

Anybody who knows me knows that Chester is my favorite singer. No voice ever connected with me more. RIP and love to all the LP family.

— TELLE (@tellesmith) July 20, 2017

Keaton Pierce (Too Close to Touch):

Rest easy man. Thank you for everything you did for me, and my generation.

A post shared by Keaton Pierce (@keatonpierce) on Jul 20, 2017 at 11:23am PDT

Steve Aoki:

My dear dear friend I'm so broken from this loss. A dream come true to work with you talk with you learn from you. You are a legend. You are my hero. You are the GOAT an absolute beautiful human being and I'm so honored to have experienced those moments with you. Forever in my heart my brother. ☄️

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Lynn Gunn (PVRIS):

Fuck…

— LANEGŌØN (@LYNNGVNN) July 20, 2017

Josh Franceschi (You Me At Six):

Incredibly sad news about Chester Bennington. His voice and band a huge inspiration to so many. Thoughts with his family & LP x

— Josh Franceschi (@joshmeatsix) July 20, 2017

Adam Elmakais:

Sorry man, you must have been in a not so nice place.

— Adam Elmakias (@elmakias) July 20, 2017

First person to pass away that I genuinely looked up to for the majority of my life.

— Adam Elmakias (@elmakias) July 20, 2017

errr not trying to make this about me. Back pedal. I am just sad he was sad and now he isnt here anymore. I also finally understand how othe

— Adam Elmakias (@elmakias) July 20, 2017