Linkin Park share suicide helplines after Chester Bennington's death

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Linkin Park have set up a special page on their official website with links to suicide helplines.

It's after the death of their singer, Chester Bennington, whose body was found at his home in LA last Thursday.

A coroner said the 41-year-old father of six had hanged himself.

The band have released a statement, external in which they say their "hearts are broken" and "the shockwaves of grief and denial are still sweeping through our family."

Addressed to Chester, it says his family "want the world to know that you were the best husband, son, and father; the family will never be whole without you".

"Our love for making and performing music is inextinguishable.

"While we don't know what path our future may take, we know that each of our lives was made better by you.

"Thank you for that gift. We love you, and miss you so much."

The note ends "until we see you again" and is signed off "LP".

They have also set up a tribute page #RIPCHESTER with details in case "you or someone you know needs support." It includes information for helplines in America and around the world.

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The page also includes tributes from fans remembering their idol.

This tweet says: "I want to say thank you to @ChesterBe for the music you created, music which always helps us to overcome our problems.", external

This tribute reads: "Your music will stay forever", external

The band have also cancelled their North American tour. which was due to start next Thursday.

Promoters, Live Nation, said refunds would be made available to all ticket-holders.

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Chester Bennington had previously struggled with addiction and spoke about suicide in an interview with Radio 1 Newsbeat just a few months ago.

He referred to a friend who had apparently tried to take his own life.

"It was really hard and really confusing and really sad," he revealed to music reporter Steve Holden.

"Sometimes it just feels like life is testing you."

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