By opening up about his own, we felt a little less alone with ours.

Linkin Park recently released a statement about their bandmate, crafted as a letter written to Chester himself.

They uploaded the touching tribute to theirwebsite.

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Dear Chester,

Our hearts are broken.

You touched so many lives, maybe even more than you realized.

Talking with you about the years ahead together, your excitement was infectious.

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You had the biggest heart, and managed to wear it on your sleeve.

Our love for making and performing music is inextinguishable.

Thank you for that gift.

We love you, and miss you so much.

Until we see you again,

LP

Rest in peace, Chester Bennington.

You meant the world to more people than you could even imagine.