Breaking: Popular American Rock star, Linkin Park Is Dead; Commits Suicide By Hanging

Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington has committed suicide.

According to Billboard, the rock artist reportedly hung himself at a Palos Verdes Estate residence in L.A. County. While the news of his death has been made public, his reps are yet to give an official statement to fans.

Billboard adds that Bennington, until his death, struggled with drugs and alcohol addictions at various times during his life.

Chester Bennington was married and is survived by six children.

He was 41.