Linkin Park tour cancelled after death

The Linkin Park 'One More Light' North American Tour has been cancelled after the sudden death of its singer Chester Bennington.

A day after Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington's death, all tour dates by the band have been cancelled.

The tour was scheduled to run from Thursday through to October 22, including two "Blinkin Park" co-headlining dates with Blink-182 at New York's Citi Field and Hersheypark in Pennsylvania. Blink cancelled its appearances not long after Linkin Park's announcement.

"We are incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of Chester Bennington," a statement from tour promoter Live Nation said.

The Linkin Park 'One More Light' North American Tour has been cancelled and refunds are available at point of purchase. Our thoughts go out to all those affected."

Blink wrote in social media posts: "blink-182 is wrecked by the loss of our friend and amazing musician Chester Bennington. 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."

The 41-year-old singer's body was found on Thursday at his home in a suburb of Los Angeles.

Investigators did not find a note in the room. An autopsy is pending.

Bennington had struggled with depression and substance abuse throughout his life. He also appeared to be deeply impacted by the loss of Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell, who died in May and was good friends with Bennington. The Linkin Park frontman died on what would have been Cornell's 53rd birthday.

Readers seeking support and information about suicide prevention can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467.

MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78.


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