ROCK STAR DEATH Chester Bennington dead – Linkin Park singer ‘found hanged after suicide’ on the birthday of late pal Chris Cornell

The Los Angeles County coroner has confirmed the death of the star – with TMZ reporting he was found dead in a private residence in Palo Verdes Estates, Los Angeles.

His body was discovered this morning just before 9am.

It is believed the singer hanged himself and was found by an employee.

The singer is survived by his wife of twelve years, Talinda Ann Bennington (nee Bentley), and six children – Jamie, 21, Isaiah, 19, Draven, 15, Tyler Lee, 11, and Lily and Lila, 7.

They were not at the house when the incident took place. It’s thought that he was alone.

Chester Bennington was previously married to Samantha Marie Olit from 1996 to 2005.

His band Linkin Park produced rock songs including Numb and Breaking the Habit, with the lyrics often focused on personal struggle, depression and addiction.