Athletes Mourn the Passing of Linkin Park Singer Chester Bennington

Athletes around the world were hit hard by Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington’s death.

The music world lost a legend on Thursday with the passing of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington. Linkin Park helped pioneer the early-2000’s rap-rock scene and became one of the era’s most popular bands, particularly after their breakout 1999 album Hybrid Theory. 

Bennington’s sudden death hit fans across the world hard, and some of the more emotional reactions came from athletes who had grown up on Linkin Park’s music. 

So sorry to hear the news about Chester Bennington. Sending so much luv, strength & light to his family, kids & @linkinpark ohana.

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) July 20, 2017

R.I.P. Chester Bennington

— Evan Turner (@thekidet) July 20, 2017

Linkin Park is one of my favorite bands ever. Grew up listening to them. And the sun will set for you... #RIPChesterBennington

— Frank Kaminsky III (@FSKPart3) July 20, 2017

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Julian Edelman (@edelman11)

Crazy sad news about Chester Bennington.. #linkinpark #RIP

If you or someone you know is struggling to cope, @800273TALK

— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) July 20, 2017

My thoughts and prayers go out to Chester Bennington's wife and family 🙏🏼He will be missed terribly!

— Eva Marie (@natalieevamarie) July 20, 2017

The majority of my gym playlist are songs from Linkin Park. RIP Chester Bennington.

— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) July 20, 2017

Really sad to hear about Chester Bennington. He did so many amazing things and will be missed.

— Corbin (@BaronCorbinWWE) July 20, 2017

No way 😔 https://t.co/117lFqummb

— Anthony Bass (@AnthonyBass52) July 20, 2017

So sad. 🙏🏼 https://t.co/8yg3tefcK0

— Jake Diekman (@JakeDiekman) July 20, 2017

Sad day :( https://t.co/9tfGQ7NC5w

— Derek Holland (@Dutch_Oven45) July 20, 2017

Bennington’s death was ruled suicide by hanging by a coroner. He was 41.