Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington dies at 41

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Chester Bennington, the lead singer of rock band Linkin Park, has died at 41, the Los Angeles County coroner said, AP reports. He was was found hanged, according to TMZ citing law enforcement sources.

Bennington was found dead at his home in Palos Verdes Estates in L.A. County just before 9am Thursday, according to TMZ.

Originally from Arizona, he was married with six children from two wives. Bennington struggled with drug and alcohol addictions during his life, reported Billboard.

Bandmate Mike Shinoda confirmed the news on Twitter, saying a statement would follow soon.

The singer formed Linkin Park with high school friends in 1996, achieving success in 2000 with their album Hybrid Theory.

Their success continued with hit albums Meteora, Minutes to Midnight and A Thousand Suns, seeing the band duet with rapper Jay-Z.

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