‘You mattered’ Tributes pour in following Chester’s tragic death
As news of Chester Bennington's sudden passing at the age of 41 filtered down through social media last night, fans and fellow artists took a moment to pay tribute to one of the most iconic frontmen of the noughties.
Taking to Twitter to share their thoughts on the man who brought us tracks like Numb, Crawling and In The End, people did not hold back when conveying their deep regret over Chester's death.
While his vocal talent and musical ability were acknowledged consistently throughout the messages, countless posts also paid tribute to the late artist's incredibly kind and giving nature.
From his bandmates to members of the public, Twitter was awash with people struggling to come to terms with Chester's passing.
artists are ppl compelled to bring beauty into a world that can be so dark. makes sense then that artists are always conscious of darkness..
— hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) July 20, 2017
… & maybe at times made more vulnerable by it? i don't know. life can be relentless. heart hurts for Chester's family/band/friends/fans.
— hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) 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
no words. so heartbroken. RIP Chester Bennington.
— Imagine Dragons (@Imaginedragons) July 20, 2017
The news about Chester Bennington is devastating. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and @linkinpark. Such a tragic loss
— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) July 20, 2017
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
It goes without saying, how much #LinkinPark influenced me. #ChesterBennington's legacy will live on in every word. Prayers for the family.
— Kendall Schmidt (@HeffronDrive) July 21, 2017
In the end,
it did matter. You mattered.
You mattered to an entire generation that grew up on your voice and music.#ChesterBennington— MΛRSHΛLL (@howlingwoo) July 21, 2017
In the end,
it did matter. You mattered.
You mattered to an entire generation that grew up on your voice and music.#ChesterBennington— MΛRSHΛLL (@howlingwoo) July 21, 2017
The first concert I took my oldest son to: @linkinpark.#ChesterBennington was a genius & a gentleman. He inspired both of us.#RipChester
— Donnie Wahlberg (@DonnieWahlberg) July 20, 2017
Sad someone who touched so many didn't feel that in return. #LinkinPark was a part of a generation's adolescence. RIP #ChesterBennington
— Britt McHenry (@BrittMcHenry) July 20, 2017
