Chester Bennington died by suicide through hanging. He was found in his home in Palos Verdes Estates, California, on the morning of July 20, 2017. The official cause of death was confirmed by the L.A. County Coroner's Office. At the time, he was 41 years old. Toxicology reports later indicated a trace amount of alcohol in his system. His death followed a long struggle with personal trauma, addiction, and depression, and it deeply affected the music community and his fans worldwide.