Linkin Park Cancels Tour in Wake of Chester Bennington's Death

CAIRO - 22 July 2017: The rock band Linkin Park canceled its North American tour Friday, after its lead singer, Chester Bennington, committed a suicide the day before.

"The Linkin Park 'One More Light' North American Tour has been canceled and refunds are available at point of purchase. Our thoughts go out to all those affected," tour promoter Live Nation said in a statement published by The AP.

Coroner's office spokesman, Brian Elias, said his office had been reported by law enforcement of the death of Bennington on Thursday morning, adding that Bennington had committed an apparent suicide.

Celebrity website TMZ, citing law enforcement sources, said Bennington had hung himself at his Palos Verdes home near Los Angeles. Bennington had a history of alcohol and drug abuse.

According to Reuters" (Bennington) had spoken openly in the past about his struggles to overcome his demons when Linkin Park first found success in 2000 with the album "Hybrid Theory." In 2011 he said he had been sober for six years.

The band's latest album, "One More Light," was released in May, and Linkin Park gave a world tour.