Obituary of Chester Bennington

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Chester Bennington

Chester Bennington (born March 20th, 1976 in Phoenix, Arizona) was a Singer-Songwriter who was best known for being the lead vocalist of the American rock band "Linkin Park". Chester died on July 20th, 2017 and it was because he hung himself to death. He was 41 years old when he committed suicide.

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Chester Bennington Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Bennington, Chester
    • Common Name: Chester Bennington
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
    • Birth Date: March 20, 1976
    • Age: 41 (at death)
    • Occupation: Singer-Songwriter
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Turquoise
    • Favorite Scent: Dolce & Gabbana The One
    • Favorite Actor: Gary Cooper

    Chester's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Chester Charles Bennington
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Samantha Olit ​(married 1996-divorced 2005)​
      • Talinda Bentley ​(married 2006-2017, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Jaime Bennington (born May 12, 1996)
      • Draven Sebastian (born April 19, 2002)
      • Tyler Lee Bennington (born March 16, 2006)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Lily (born November 9, 2011)
      • Lila (born November 9, 2011)

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 20 2017 at age 41
  • Place: Palos Verdes Estates, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Suicide (by hanging)
  • Funeral Arrangements: held on July 29 at South Coast Botanic Garden in Palos Verdes, California

Category Tags:

Singer-SongwriterAmerican Born on March 20th Born in 1976 Born in Arizona Died in 2017 Died at age 41 Died from Suicide

Quotable Quotes:

"It gets late early out here in the west but I don't mind it too much."

"Chester Bennington was a very talented musician who passed away tragically at the age of 35. He was a dear friend to many and his Contributions to the world will never be forgotten. (V)"

"Chester Bennington's life was filled with passion, talent, and immense influence, leaving behind a legacy that continues to impact countless lives even after his untimely passing. (V)"

"Chester Bennington was a talented musician and frontman of the band Linkin Park, known for his powerful vocals and impactful lyrics, but his life was tragically cut short due to unknown circumstances. (V)"

Is Mr. Chester Bennington still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-12-18 08:43:11
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