RIP Chester Bennington

[SpinToWin]

I just saw the news that the lead singer of Linkin Park, Chester Bennington, has died at only 41 years of age. The article I'm reading suggests that he hung himself in order to end his life. I used to listen to LP a lot in my teen years and... Well... I don't know what to say. He leaves behind a wife and 6 children.

I'm really at a loss for words, RIP Chester, and I hope his family manages to overcome this tragic incident.

 

[djNEiGht]

I got into LP because of the girl I was dating at the time was a fan. Got into them more on my own. Sad to hear.

 

[helennnnnn]

Singing along to the entirety of Hybrid Theory track by track at Download 2014 = one of my top all time festival highlights. Very sad news this evening

 

[Deleted member 716271]

takes on new meaning

 

[THE MAN]

Very sad news. Always like Linkin Park.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

 

[The Green Mile]

Damn, RIP. A lot of good memories listening to this band.

 

[Capulin Zurdo]

So shocked

Enjoyed L.P.'s music so much..

 

[Power Player]

Met those guys multiple times and they were all very humble and nice people, even when they were at the top and selling a ton of records. Really sad.

 

[Topspin Shot]

 

[Bender]

I feel like all the hope his music gave to my life in my high school years just up and went away retrospectively after learning about his death this morning.

RIP, Chester.

 

[MajesticMoose]

Definitely sucks to hear. He had previous demons years ago from what I understand that he was battling. Hybrid Theory was a big part of my middle school days.

 

[SpinToWin]

takes on new meaning

Yeah... I thought of a few songs when I heard the news. The following one more than others though...

Will have to listen through the various songs' lyrics again

 

[TahoeTennis]

So he just sees the devastation and pain that Chris Cornell's suicide did to his family, fans and friends and then
hangs himself too? Suicide will never make sense and will always hurt.

The saddest thing of all is that he has 6 kids.

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"There is never a single cause for suicide. Suicide is the result of many factors that come together such as an underlying mental health condition and access to lethal means. We must do more to prevent such tragic deaths through greater awareness of mental health issues, common risks and warning signs, and effective interventions and treatments.

"Media interested in learning more information regarding suicide, warning signs and prevention can visit our website at www.afsp.org. For insight on how to report on suicide: https://afsp.org/about-suicide/for-journalists. It is important to NOT mention method of suicide in reporting as this can lead to possible suicide contagion, or 'copycat suicide.'

"If you need help right now, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741-741."


Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/am...er-benningtons-death.html#XA9AlrTZysiaaXYc.99

 

[SpinToWin]

So he just sees the devastation and pain that Chris Cornell's suicide did to his family, fans and friends and then
hangs himself too? Suicide will never make sense and will always hurt.

The saddest thing of all is that he has 6 kids.

___
"There is never a single cause for suicide. Suicide is the result of many factors that come together such as an underlying mental health condition and access to lethal means. We must do more to prevent such tragic deaths through greater awareness of mental health issues, common risks and warning signs, and effective interventions and treatments.

"Media interested in learning more information regarding suicide, warning signs and prevention can visit our website at www.afsp.org. For insight on how to report on suicide: https://afsp.org/about-suicide/for-journalists. It is important to NOT mention method of suicide in reporting as this can lead to possible suicide contagion, or 'copycat suicide.'

"If you need help right now, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741-741."


Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/am...er-benningtons-death.html#XA9AlrTZysiaaXYc.99

I agree. I have mixed feelings on this, the concept of suicide when you're leaving children and a wife behind deeply troubles me.

In the end we need to help people help themselves, and be willing to help themselves... Now if only that was an easy thing

 

[helennnnnn]

When I was younger I thought suicide was selfish, but over the years I've learnt it's not as simple as that. It's incredibly upsetting to see so many people still think this way - perhaps they are young and naive too. There needs to be so much more done with mental health awareness and support.

 

[MajesticMoose]

In the end

Too soon man, too soon...

 

[SpinToWin]

When I was younger I thought suicide was selfish, but over the years I've learnt it's not as simple as that. It's incredibly upsetting to see so many people still think this way - perhaps they are young and naive too. There needs to be so much more done with mental health awareness and support.

It depends on the circumstances. It's something else when you have a wife and young children IMO (selfish is the wrong word though). Anyways, not the place for this discussion.