Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington was found dead in his California home Thursday morning as a result of what coroners are ruling a suicide, CNN reports.
Since the news broke, Bennington’s friends and fans alike have been reacting to his death on social media, including bandmate Mike Shinoda, who tweeted that he was “shocked and heartbroken.”
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“Shocked and heartbroken, but it’s true,” he wrote, confirming Bennington’s death. “An official statement will come out as soon as we have one.”
Shocked and heartbroken, but it’s true. An official statement will come out as soon as we have one.
— Mike Shinoda (@mikeshinoda) July 20, 2017
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Shinoda was an original founder of the band in 1996 and produced and co-wrote much of the group’s music.
Linkin Park was set to begin a tour next week, and their latest album, One More Light, was released in May.
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