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His California-based rock band was set to kick off latest tour next week, including dates in Toronto, Montreal
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Posted: Jul 20, 2017 2:56 PM ET
Last Updated: Jul 20, 2017 2:56 PM ET
Chester Bennington, lead singer of the California rock band Linkin Park, has died at the age of 41, according to the Los Angeles County coroner.
The Phoenix-born singer and songwriter was found dead at a private residence in Los Angeles Thursday morning and appeared to have taken his own life, according to reports in Variety and TMZ.
He had struggled with substance abuse in the past
In May, Bennington performed in tribute to his friend, rocker Chris Cornell, at the Soundgarden and Audioslave singer’s funeral.
Bennington is seen performing Hallelujah at the funeral for fellow rocker Chris Cornell at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles in May. (Chris Pizzello/Associated Press)
Linkin Park had released its latest album One More Light in May, earning praise and criticism for a more pop-leaning sound.
The group was slated to began a fresh slate of tour dates next week, including stops in Toronto and Montreal in August.
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