Chester Bennington, lead singer of Linkin Park, has died aged 41. Police confirmed the death on Thursday (July 20) at a private residence in Los Angeles County.

The singer, who struggled with substance abuse, was the voice of hits that took the nu metal band to the top of the charts in the 2000s. Linkin Park became one of the most popular groups in the genre worldwide.

The news prompted immediate tributes from musicians and fans. The Guardian published the police confirmation the same day, and the death was reported around the world.