--- description: The band Linkin Park released an emotional statement following the death of their lead singer Chester Bennington. Read it here title: 'Our Hearts Are Broken': Read Linkin Park's Emotional Letter to Chester Bennington image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt8758debedc59cec2/6988d6e6196cf4504304126d/chester-bennington.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [Entertainment](/section/entertainment/) ## Entertainment Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close * [Music](/tag/music/) ## Music Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # 'Our Hearts Are Broken': Read Linkin Park's Emotional Letter to Chester Bennington by [TIME Staff](/author/time-staff/) ## TIME Staff Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Jul 24, 2017 3:16 PM CUT  Chester Bennington of Linkin Park performs on stage at the iHeartRadio Album Release Party presented by State Farm at the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles on May 22, 2017 in Burbank, California. Chester Bennington of Linkin Park performs on stage at the iHeartRadio Album Release Party presented by State Farm at the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles on May 22, 2017 in Burbank, California.Rich Fury—Getty Images for iHeartMedia by [TIME Staff](/author/time-staff/) ## TIME Staff Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Jul 24, 2017 3:16 PM CUT The band [Linkin Park](http://time.com/3934410/linkin-park-vc-firm/ "undefined") wrote an emotional statement Monday in memory of Chester Bennington, their lead singer who [died last week](http://time.com/4867170/linkin-park-chester-bennington-dies/ "undefined") after an apparent suicide. Written as a letter to the singer, the band [expressed](https://www.facebook.com/linkinpark/posts/10155478666281788 "undefined") their grief and sorrow following his death while also honoring Bennington’s impact on them and their fans. “Our hearts are broken,” the band wrote in the letter, which was shared on their Facebook page. “The shockwaves of grief and denial are still sweeping through our family as we come to grips with what has happened.” “Your absence leaves a void that can never be filled—a boisterous, funny, ambitious, creative, kind, generous voice in the room is missing.” The band also made note of the “demons who took you away from us” while recognizing Bennington’s ability to openly share his experiences in their music. “You fearlessly put them on display, and in doing so, brought us together and taught us to be more human,” the band wrote. “You had the biggest heart, and managed to wear it on your sleeve.” After Bennington’s death, the band [canceled](http://time.com/4869829/linkin-park-cancels-tour-chester-bennington-death/ "undefined") their upcoming tour for their latest album _One More Light_, which was released earlier this year. In their statement, Linkin Park said it is unclear what the future is for the band. Linkin Park also posted information for suicide prevention resources online. 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