Two days back, the world was shocked to hear about the untimely death of the lead singer of the famous American band, Linkin Park. Chester Bennington’s body was discovered on Thursday at his home after he reportedly hanged himself.
The music world was jolted by this tragic news and fans and celebrities all over the world expressed their sorrow over this tragedy. Bennington’s band-mate and LP’s lead songwriter was amongst the first ones to express his feelings on Twitter:
Shocked and heartbroken, but it's true. An official statement will come out as soon as we have one.
— Mike Shinoda (@mikeshinoda) July 20, 2017
Here is how our Pakistani celebrities reacted to his death:
Mawra Hocane:
But in the End, it doesn't even matter. #RIPChesterBennigton
— MAWRA HOCANE (@MawraHocane) July 21, 2017
Meesha Shafi:
What 😳
Noooooo😞 https://t.co/sl8gYTR5au
— MEESHA SHAFI (@itsmeeshashafi) July 20, 2017
Meera Jee:
.@ChesterBe @linkinpark
Chester Bennington Dies at Age 41: Linkin Park Singer's Death Investigated as Suicide https://t.co/w1M2gYE1kX— Meera (@TheMeeraJee) July 20, 2017
Xulfi:
No..
— Xulfi (@zulfiqarjkhan) July 20, 2017
Quratulain Baloch:
https://twitter.com/Quratulainb/status/888158496168050692
Ali Safina:
Thank you Chester Bennington for your incredible voice and music 🎶 💔Linkin Park will never be the same again. pic.twitter.com/ySZhclSuYd
— Ali Safina (@AliSafinas) July 20, 2017
Armeena Khan:
RIP #ChesterBennington :(((( oh god! Gone too soon! #LinkinPark
— Armeena Khan (@ArmeenaRK) July 20, 2017
Salman Ahmed:
Chester Bennington commits suicide at 41 / In the end / Linkin park (RIP) https://t.co/Ue2peRbjwS via
— salman ahmad (@sufisal) July 20, 2017
Linkin Park’s music was a pure distillation of angst that connected with many, regardless of cultural background, and its impact is being seen on different social media platforms in the form of the tributes to Chester. The lesson of the day is to not take mental illness and depression lightly.