Chester Bennington Death: Linkin Park Cancels North American Tour

Linkin Park decided to cancel their North American tour following the death of lead singer Chester Bennington.

Refunds would be made available to all ticket-holders for the tour, which was due to begin on July 27, Promoters Live Nation said.

A spokesman for the company added: “We are incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of Chester Bennington.”

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Chester Bennington Dead: Linkin Park Singer Commits Suicide by Hanging

Chester Bennington, 41, and a father of six, hanged himself on July 20, the LA County Coroner said.

The singer’s body was found at a private home in LA county at 09:00 local time.

Chester Bennington had previously struggled with alcohol and drug addiction.

Formed in 1996, Linkin Park have sold more than 70 million albums worldwide and won two Grammy Awards.