Late Linkin Park and Stone Temple Pilots frontman Chester Bennington’s widow Talinda has announced that she has found love again, and will be marrying a man named Michael F. She wrote in an open letter to fans about her soon to be second husband. Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder recently talked to a big name about Chester Bennington’s death.
“Dear Family,
I am overjoyed to announce my engagement to my angel on earth, Michael F. I am here to tell you that you can find love after tragedy, that a death of a soulmate does not mean the death of you. My family, friends, and my Linkin Park brothers welcome him to the family with open arms. I will continue to honor Chester and continue my life’s mission to make his passing not in vein.
To all suicide loss survivors, you CAN be happy again. You CAN have space in your heart for grief, joy, happiness, sadness, and love. Thank you for ALL of your continued love and support.
Talinda.”
A Scott Weiland bandmate discussed his heartbreaking final text messages with Chester Bennington a few months ago. Chester died by suicide on July 20, 2017, the birthday of his friend Chris Cornell who died by suicide two months earlier. Since Chester’s death, Talinda has been a mental health advocate. She wrote shortly after her engagement announcement, “This is THE MOST IMPORTANT POST I’ve ever made!Your voices have been heard by The World Health Organization!I’m headed there now 2 do exciting work on Mon & Tue. Sept 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day.YOUR voices 4 change were HEARD! #makechesterproud #320changesdirection @WHO.”
This is THE MOST IMPORTANT POST I’ve ever made!Your voices have been heard by The World Health Organization!I’m headed there now 2 do exciting work on Mon & Tue. Sept 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day.YOUR voices 4 change were HEARD! #makechesterproud #320changesdirection @WHO pic.twitter.com/hPBwX6Nb1O
— Talinda Bennington (@TalindaB) September 6, 2019
