Yahoo News Linkin Park cancel tour following Chester's death
Warning: The following article contains discussion of suicide that some readers may find triggering.
Following the tragic death of lead singer Chester Berrington, Linkin Park have cancelled all the upcoming dates on their One More Light Tour.
The official Live Nation Twitter account broke the news, writing: "The Linkin Park One More Light North American Tour has been cancelled.
"Refunds avail at point of purchase. Our thoughts to all affected."
The Linkin Park One More Light North American Tour has been cancelled. Refunds avail at point of purchase. Our thoughts to all affected.
- Live Nation (@LiveNation) July 21, 2017
The tour began on May 6 in Buenos Aires and the final date took place on July 6 at Birmingham's Barclaycard Arena. A clip from the Birmingham gig is being shared online as tribute.
The remaining tour dates would have seen the band tour North America, Canada and Japan.
Hours before the singer's death, the group released the music video for 'Talking to Myself', which features footage from a number of live performances.
A Los Angeles coroner yesterday confirmed reports that Chester died by suicide.
Before his death, the band had filmed an episode of James Corden's Carpool Karaoke with The Hangover star Ken Jeong, who has since paid tribute to the late singer.
Suicide is preventable. Readers who are affected by the issues raised in this story are encouraged to contact Samaritans on 116 123 (www.samaritans.org), or Mind on 0300 123 3393 (www.mind.org.uk).
Readers in the US are encouraged to contact the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255.
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