The late Linkin Park frontman has left a touching message for his children in his will, explaining how he wishes that they all remain in contact with one another.
Bennington passed away in July after taking his own life at the age of 41. Now, TMZ report that he left instructions regarding the care of his children in his will, stating “I request that my children’s mothers or Guardians encourage and allow my children to visit with one another and with my extended family and the extended family of my Spouse on a regular and ongoing basis, so that my children know that they have a large and loving family”
It also says that he insisted that the trustee of his family trust uses the money to cover travel expenses for his children.
Bennington has 6 children, 3 with his widow Talinda, one child with ex-wife Samantha Olit and another child with ex-girlfriend Elka Brand. He also adopted her son.
An interesting note, Benningtons widow Talinda is the executor of Chesters will, however, the alternate executor is his former business manager, Jonathan Shwartz, who is currently in prison for federal fraud. Shwartz was arrested for embezzling millions of pounds from his famous clients.
Recently, we saw Linkin Parks episode of Carpool Karaoke be aired in memory of Bennington. The band recorded their episode of Carpool Karaoke for the Apple Music series with famous actor Ken Jeong. The episode, which has been shared across all band members social media profiles, and Linkin Parks itself shows Bennington and the others singing Linkin Parks popular hits ‘Numb’ ‘In The End’ and ‘Talking To Myself’ alongside covers of Outkast’s ‘Hey Ya’, Red Hot Chilli Peppers ‘Under The Bridge’ ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ By Lynryd Skynryd and ‘I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing’ by Aerosmith, amongst them laughing and joking.
Watch our @CarpoolKaraoke episode with @KenJeong, streaming now for free on our Facebook page: https://t.co/5Qxa0YsDX8
— LINKIN PARK (@linkinpark) October 12, 2017
There is also a memorial being held next week by the remaining members of the band, called ‘Linkin Park and Friends – Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington’ which takes place at Hollywood Bowl, California. The memorial will see the bands first live performance without the late frontman since his passing. The memorial event will also feature performances from Blink-182, Korn, Avenged Sevenfold, members of System Of A Down, Bring Me The Horizon, Yellowcard, and Kiiara, who features on Linkin Parks track ‘Heavy’.
