Stormzy has paid tribute to Linkin Park‘s Chester Bennington, who has passed away at the age of 41.
The frontman’s death was confirmed by an LA County coroner earlier today (July 20). The New York Times have reported that Bennington’s death is being investigated as a suicide after he was found at his home in Palos Verdes, California.
Tributes from the music world and beyond have poured in for Bennington in the wake of the tragic news. Stormzy, who recently collaborated with Bennington and Linkin Park on the track ‘Good Goodbye’, said he was “heartbroken” by Bennington’s passing.
Bruv I can't lie I'm so upset serious ????
— #MERKY (@stormzy) July 20, 2017
I am heartbroken you do not know what someone's going through serious. Prayers up for your family right now my brother ❤️?❤️?
— #MERKY (@stormzy) July 20, 2017
Pusha T, who also collaborated with Linkin Park and Stormzy on ‘Good Goodbye’, thanked Bennington for “sharing your greatness”, adding “RIP”.
Chester it was truly a pleasure, thank you for sharing your greatness… #RIP #LinkinPark ??
— King Push (@PUSHA_T) July 20, 2017
Bennington’s Linkin Park bandmate Mike Shinoda said he was “shocked and heartbroken” over the news.
Linkin Park were currently on tour, and were next scheduled to perform in Mansfield, Massachusetts a week today (July 27).
The band broke through in 2000 with their debut album ‘Hybrid Theory’. They released their most recent album, ‘One More Light’, earlier this year.
Linkin Park live Q&A: Mike Shinoda and Chester Bennington
Devastating news. Revisit Chester's last NME interview here
Posted by NME on Thursday, July 20, 2017