Chester Bennington's final family photo
Chester Bennington's widow Talinda has shared a heart-breaking photo of the Linkin Park lead singer days before his suicide.
The Linkin Park frontman took his own life on 20 July.
He was 41 years old.
In the photo, the late musician is seen beaming with his family.
This was days b4 my husband took his own life.Suicidal thoughts were there,but you'd. Never kmow. #fuckdepression pic.twitter.com/2IPXxXJxmT
— Talinda Bennington (@TalindaB) September 7, 2017
Chester Bennington's suicide followed an ongoing battle with depression and previous addictions.
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The body of the Linkin Park frontman was found in his family residence in Los Angeles.
Bennington struggled with drug and alcohol addictions at various times during his life.
He was married and is survived by six children.
Over the past 24 hours, fans and mourners reacted to Bennington's final family photo.
You CAN help. Read tweets and reach out with love and support to those that are having a bad day. #fuckdepression #MakeChesterProud
— Talinda Bennington (@TalindaB) September 7, 2017
Suicidal behaviour can be really hard to detect. Many times those who are suicidal seem really happy just before they attempt it.
— Andie ? (@_sharp_edges) September 7, 2017
Such a beautiful picture. ?? #FuckDepression
— Josh Devine (@JoshDevineDrums) September 7, 2017
Thank you for sharing something so personal. People need to understand that mental illness isn't so obvious and recognizable.
— Shannon (@shannons_LP) September 7, 2017
The memory of him will be as infinite as his kindness to all of us.#fuckdepression pic.twitter.com/HzygjsREb0
— Jenya Petrova (@NicJenya) September 7, 2017
Look at his smile, it breaks my heart... Thank you for sharing this photo with us, even tho it must be very hard fow you ?
— Dark Places (@DarkplacesCB) September 7, 2017