Linkin ParkChester Bennington, frontman of Linkin Park, has reportedly died at the age of 41.
According to Rolling Stone, the singer died of an apparent suicide by hanging on Thursday morning.
"Shortly after 9am. this morning, we were notified by law enforcement of a death in Palos Verdes Estates," Brian Elias, chief of operations for the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner, said.
"We responded to the scene and unfortunately confirmed that Mr. Chester Bennington was deceased at the scene."
Linkin Park band member Mike Shinoda confirmed Bennington's death on Twitter just hours ago.
Shocked and heartbroken, but it's true. An official statement will come out as soon as we have one.
— Mike Shinoda (@mikeshinoda) July 20, 2017
After joining the US rock outfit in 1999, Linkin Park went on to release their debut album, Hybrid Theory, the following year, which shot them to international fame.
Linkin Park have since released six LP's including One More Light, released this past May.
The band have sold over 70 million albums worldwide and have won two Grammy awards.
Bennington also fronted Stone Temple Pilots between 2013-2015, as well as side projects Dead By Sunrise and Kings Of Chaos.
Friends and fellow artists have paid their respect to the musician following this morning's tragic news.
If you are suffering from depression or need assistance, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636.
Is there any chance It's not true? I don't want to accept it. #chesterbennington
— Oliver Sykes (@olobersyko) July 20, 2017
artists are ppl compelled to bring beauty into a world that can be so dark. makes sense then that artists are always conscious of darkness..
— hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) July 20, 2017
... & maybe at times made more vulnerable by it? i don't know. life can be relentless. heart hurts for Chester's family/band/friends/fans.
— hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) July 20, 2017
Absolutely heartbroken.I'll cherish every time we hung out or rocked a stage together.Condolences & prayers to all. So sad #RIPCHESTER pic.twitter.com/3MAFaeEA95
— Travis Barker (@travisbarker) July 20, 2017
RIP to Chester Bennington and my sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and the Linkin Park family. Truly unique, humble frontman.
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) July 21, 2017
RIP Chester. Tragic ending. Condolences his family and friends and Linkin Park
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) July 20, 2017
I'm very devastated about the news . RIP Chester Bennington. Thank you and the rest of the band for inspiring me with your music. pic.twitter.com/kV0Sl5v2Z2
— Robert Dobbs (@iamrobertdobbs) July 20, 2017
Shocked about the news of Chester Bennington’s death. I have played shows with him recently..I will miss him & his great talent very much.
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) July 20, 2017
In the end, it really matters. You will be missed. RIP Chester Bennington pic.twitter.com/wnjQDrlKvY
— Nicky Romero (@nickyromero) July 20, 2017
