Chester Bennington's Widow Talinda Marries Michael Fredman in Hawaii

Talinda Bennington is married!

The 43-year-old widow of Linkin Park front Chester Bennington married Michael Fredman on Saturday (January 4) in Hawaii.

Talinda announced the exciting news on Instagram, while also clarifying false reports that she married Michael on the same day as her wedding anniversary to Chester.

“With joy and love I want to set something straight. ON JANUARY 4th, I wed a wonderful man, great friend, and son this weekend,” Talinda wrote. “We celebrated with all of our family and friends on the beautiful island of O’ahu. The day we chose was a day of meaning, in many different ways.”

Talinda added: “My anniversary with my love, Chester, JAN 1 Was NOT THE DAYE [sic]. Jan 1st will always be the day I married Chester. I would never paint over that beautiful day with anything else.”

Talinda and Chester married on January 1, 2005. They share three kids – Tyler, 13, and twins Lila and Lily, 9.

Chester died in July 2017 at the age of 41 after taking his own life.

Talinda announced her engagement to Mike in September 2019.

Congrats Talinda and Michael!