Chester Bennington , lead vocalist of popular American rock band Linkin Park, committed suicide on Thursday, 20 July. He overcame a troubled childhood, and would go on to become the voice of a band that not only left their mark on the genre of rock, but also introduced several young people to it. Hours before reports of his passing emerged, the band released their latest song , ‘Talking To Myself’, which is a single from their album One More Light. [caption id=“attachment_3839147” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Chester Bennington. Image from Facebook[/caption] Bennington was a well-loved member of the music fraternity, and social media is filled with tributes to him. Linkin Park’s own Twitter account chose a picture rather than words to express their feelings. Bandmate Mike Shinoda said that he was both shocked and heartbroken. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Other celebrities also expressed their grief, offering their condolences to the Bennington’s family. More from Entertainment STRANGE! Just 4 weeks in cinemas & Rishab Shetty’s 'Kantara Chapter 1' releases on OTT 'Bugonia' Movie Review: Emma Stone starrer black comedy is absurd, unique & mind bending STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Chester Bennington recently penned a heartfelt letter after his friend Chris Cornell, Soundgarden singer, committed suicide. “I’d like to think you were saying goodbye in your own way. I can’t imagine a world without you in it. I pray you find peace in the next life. I send my love to your wife and children, friends and family,” it read . He is survived by his wife Talinda and his six children.