Chester Bennington’s family to set up suicide awareness organisation
The family of Chester Bennington, have planned to set up a suicide awareness charity to help young music fans.
Chester died by suicide in his California home last month, aged just 41.
His death shocked fans around the world, and now his family are determined to help others who may be experiencing similar mental health issues.
According to reports, the family hope the organisation will help to prevent others, especially young fans, from suffering the same fate as the Linkin Park frontman.
Chester took his own life on what would have been the 53rd birthday of Audioslave singer, Chris Cornell, who also died by suicide earlier this year.
The family of Chester are said to be concerned that fans of the rock stars “might want to glorify or somehow honour their deaths by doing the same. They're also worried troubled people might view this as an appropriate way out.”
Shortly after his death, Linkin Park shared details of suicide help lines along with the message: “In case you or someone you know needs support, here are some resources.”
Samaritans.org – Irish telephone: 116 123
