How did Mike Shinoda react to Chester Bennington's suicide?

SOURCE: GEMINI

Chester Bennington, the lead singer of Linkin Park, died by suicide on July 20, 2017. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Mike Shinoda, the band's co-founder and guitarist, said that he was "still processing" Bennington's death, calling it "the biggest loss of my life." He said that he had been in contact with Bennington the day before his death, and that Bennington had seemed "fine." Shinoda said that he did not know what caused Bennington to take his own life, but that he hoped that by speaking out about it, he could help others who are struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Shinoda also addressed the criticism that Linkin Park had received for some of their songs, which some people have said promote suicide. He said that the band's music has always been about addressing issues like depression and anxiety, and that he hoped that their music could help people who are struggling.

If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out for help. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit their website at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/. You are not alone.