Chester Bennington, the lead singer of rock band Linkin Park, has committed suicide and his fans in the WWE world are mourning his loss.
The 41-year-old musician was found dead at his private residence in Palos Verdes Estates in L.A. County on Thursday morning just before 9 a.m., according to TMZ. He reportedly hanged himself at his home.
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Upon hearing the news, several WWE superstars reached out to express their sadness on the lead singers’ untimely death.
Kalisto
2-time United States Champion, Kalistoย expressed his grief on Bennington’sย passing. Like many, Benningtonย was one of his favorite artists.ย
“Very sad to hear the passing one of my all time favorites..ย Linkinย Park’s Chesterย Bennington..#RIP”ย
Very sad to hear the passing one of my all time favorites.. Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington..#RIP brother?? pic.twitter.com/Run302jVYq
โ KALISTO (@KalistoWWE) July 20, 2017
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Baron Corbin
Mr. Money in the Bank, Baron Corbin, was affected by the loss of the Linkin Park lead man. The Lone Wolf is an avid follower of rock music and probably jammed to multipleย Linkinย Park albums.
“Really sad to hear about Chesterย Bennington. He did so many amazing things and will be missed.”
Really sad to hear about Chester Bennington. He did so many amazing things and will be missed.
โ Baron Corbin (@BaronCorbinWWE) July 20, 2017
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Dash Wilder
One-half of WWE’sย tag team, The Revival, Dash Wilder was also dejected to hear this morning’s news. Wilder also made a plea to those who need support.ย
“Sad to hear about Chesterย Bennington. If you need it, please get help.”
Sad to hear about Chester Bennington. If you need it, please get help.
โ Dash (@DashWilderWWE) July 20, 2017
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Mauro Ranallo
NXTย announcerย and former SmackDownย Live broadcaster, Mauro Ranalloย paid his respects to the fallen singer. Ranalloย has struggled with mental health and has made it a public and personal initiative to help others.
“RIP Chesterย Benningtonย ofย Linkinย Park. I do what I can to spread mental health awareness. WE ALL MUST DO MORE.”
RIP Chester Bennington of Linkin Park. I do what I can to spread mental health awareness. WE ALL MUST DO MORE. #EnoughIsEnough ??
โ Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) July 20, 2017
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Aleister Black
Popular NXTย act, Aleisterย Black took his sadness public, as well. Bennington’sย music made it across the Atlantic to inspire the Dutch wrestler.ย
“Lyrics that spoke a lot to my generation at the time, so sad. RIP Chesterย Bennington.”
Lyrics that spoke a lot to my generation at the time, so sad. RIP Chester Bennington.
โ Aleister Black (@WWEAleister) July 20, 2017
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