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Talinda Bennington, the widow of Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington, is speaking out in a heartfelt tribute to her late husband.

Chester was found dead after committing suicide week at his home in California at the age of 41.

“One week ago, I lost my soulmate and my children lost their hero – their daddy. We had a fairytale life and now it has turned into some sick Shakespearean tragedy,” Talinda said in the statement. “How do I move on? How do I pick up my shattered soul? The only answer I know is to raise our babies with every ounce of love I have left.”

“I want to let my community and the fans worldwide know that we feel your love. We feel your loss as well. My babies are so young to have lost their daddy. And I know that all of you will help keep his memory alive,” she added. “He was a bright, loving soul with an angel’s voice. And now he is pain free singing his songs in all of our hearts. May God Bless us all and help us turn to one another when we are in pain. Chester would’ve wanted us to do so. Rest In Peace, my love.”

Chester Bennington‘s official cause of death has been confirmed as a suicide by hanging.

The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office confirmed the news to People and have closed the case.

The 41-year-old Linkin Park singer was found dead last week at his home in Palo Verdes Estates, California. He was pronounced dead just after 9:00 am after being found by a housekeeper.

If you missed it, Linkin Park wrote a touching note to the late singer.

Our continued thoughts are with Chester‘s loved ones during this time.

Linkin Park has released a letter after their bandmate Chester Bennington tragically committed suicide last week at the age of 41.

The letter began, “Dear Chester,” and was written as a note to him.

“Our hearts are broken. The shockwaves of grief and denial are still sweeping through our family as we come to grips with what has happened,” the letter began. “You touched so many lives, maybe even more than you realized. In the past few days, we’ve seen an outpouring of love and support, both public and private, from around the world. Talinda and the family appreciate it, and want the world to know that you were the best husband, son, and father; the family will never be whole without you.”

“Talking with you about the years ahead together, your excitement was infectious. Your absence leaves a void that can never be filled�”a boisterous, funny, ambitious, creative, kind, generous voice in the room is missing. We’re trying to remind ourselves that the demons who took you away from us were always part of the deal. After all, it was the way you sang about those demons that made everyone fall in love with you in the first place. You fearlessly put them on display, and in doing so, brought us together and taught us to be more human. You had the biggest heart, and managed to wear it on your sleeve,” the note from the band continued.

“Our love for making and performing music is inextinguishable. While we don’t know what path our future may take, we know that each of our lives was made better by you. Thank you for that gift,” the note concluded. “We love you, and miss you so much.”

Jared Leto has released a statement remembering his late friend, Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington.

“When I think of Chester, I remember his smile,” the 45-year-old entertainer wrote in the statement posted to Twitter. “His laughter, intelligence, kindness and heart. The absolutely unforgettable voice that was at once – delicate, ferocious and always full of emotion.”

“Witnessing his life taught me a lot. Especially about commitment, about kindness, about hard work, about the pursuit and achievement of dreams, and mostly about love,” he added.

“I know that both his family and his band were a massive source of inspiration and pride for him. It was clear to me that he was deeply grateful for both the people that surrounded him and the life that he had,” Jared continued. “My heart goes out to his family, friends, band, and fans. A tragic loss of an absolutely legend. We will miss you.”

Blink-182 will not be heading out on tour this summer following the death of slated tourmate Chester Bennington of Linkin Park.

The two bands were supposed to kick off the Welcome to Blinkin Park tour next weekend.

“Blink-182 is wrecked by the loss of our friend and amazing musician Chester Bennington,” the band said in a statement on Twitter. “We could never imagine playing Blinkin Park without his incredible talent and voice. It just would not be possible. We send our deepest sympathies to his family, bandmates, friends, and fans. Refunds will be available at the place of purchase.”

Linkin Park has also canceled the remainder of their current One More Light North American Tour.

Linkin Park has cancelled their upcoming tour following the death of font man Chester Bennington.

The band has yet to make an official announcement but tour promoter Live Nation has confirmed the news to Billboard.

“We are incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of Chester Bennington,” Live Nation said in a statement, adding, “refunds are available at point of purchase. Our thoughts go out to all those affected.”

The One More Light World Tour was set to kick off next week in Massachusetts and run through October. The band’s last concert with Chester was on July 6th in England.

Our thoughts continue to be with Chester‘s family and friends during this difficult time.

Linkin Park‘s Mike Shinoda has taken to Twitter after news broke of singer Chester Bennington‘s apparent suicide at the age of 41.

The 40-year-old musician in the band tweeted, “Shocked and heartbroken, but it’s true. An official statement will come out as soon as we have one.”

Earlier in the day on Thursday (July 20), Chester was found in his home. He apparently hanged himself.

Celebrities have been mourning his loss since the news began to spread.

Our continued thoughts are with Chester‘s loved ones during this time.