Over the course of Bennington's career, his influence has been felt in the worlds of rock, metal, rap, and beyond. Read through tributes from the vocalist's fans and counterparts below.
R.I.P Chester Bennington
— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) July 20, 2017
My thoughts are with his family & friends today
He & @linkinpark are the kindest folks you could ever hoped to meet pic.twitter.com/abS1e4t3Oi
I hate seeing the news of another singer passing this way. Sending love to Chester's friends and family. ❤️to his band mate brothers.
— Geoffrey Rickly (@GeoffRickly) July 20, 2017
RIP. Mental health is not a joke. Heartbreaking 💔 https://t.co/31oKtz1HM6
— Best Coast (@BestCoast) 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
RIP Chester. Tragic ending. Condolences his family and friends and Linkin Park 🙏🏾
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) July 20, 2017
Bruv I can't lie I'm so upset serious 💔💔💔💔
— #GSAP (@Stormzy1) July 20, 2017
Our thoughts are with Chester Bennington's family & all of Linkin Park at this remarkably difficult time. A voice of a generation. X
— You Me At Six (@youmeatsix) July 20, 2017
rest in peace Chester Bennington.
— el-p (@therealelp) July 20, 2017
R.I.P Chester. Hybrid Theory got me thru middle school. Wtf
— matt (@TheSuper3) 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
RIP Chester. You never know what people are going through 😓
— Evidence. (@Evidence) 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 sorry to hear the news about Chester Bennington. Sending so much luv, strength & light to his family, kids & @linkinpark ohana.
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) 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
Damn. Awful news about passing of Chester Bennington. Sad reminder of the battles so many of us are silently fighting. Be kind to one other.
— Austin Healy Aries (@AustinAries) July 20, 2017
Absoutley crushed by the passing of @ChesterBe My biggest vocal inspiration and reason I wanted to start singing. Rest in Power ♥️ pic.twitter.com/6AtHhMQT78
— Samuel David Carter (@samarchitects) July 20, 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
#RIPChesterBennington I remember the 1st day I went in the basement Warner Bros. Records #Burbank to hear you 1at... https://t.co/gDkXtq5Vge
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) July 20, 2017
Chester it was truly a pleasure, thank you for sharing your greatness... #RIP #LinkinPark 🙏🏿
— King Push (@PUSHA_T) July 20, 2017
