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TMZ reports Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington, 41, died by suicide. Law enforcement officials told the site he hanged himself at a residence in Palos Verdes Estates, California. His body was discovered on Thursday morning.

Bennington has six children from two marriages.

Per the AP, the Los Angeles County Coroner confirmed his death.

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Update 7/21, 1:56 p.m.: The Los Angeles County Coroner confirmed Bennington hanged himself, Associated Press reports. Coroner’s office spokesman Ed Winter told press there was a half-empty bottle of alcohol found in the room with Bennington, but no drugs or suicide note were found. An autopsy has not yet been scheduled.

If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

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