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Chester Bennington’s Children Inherit Late Father’s $8M Fortune


It was a dark day in the music world.

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The news of Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington’s death broke the internet. Reports started pouring in, claiming how the musician committed suicide by hanging. Chester is known to have suffered depression for a number of years. His talent was not the only thing people talked about. His love for family, especially all Chester Bennington children was well known. And this was proven with the generous legacy he left behind.

A Legacy For Chester Bennington Children

Chester Bennington has surprised the world with his sentimental behavior. Reports reveal how the singer ensured his kids remain united post his demise. 

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Chester has left behind a total of six kids, from three separate relationships. But that didn’t stop the singer from making contributions in his will. A detailed report describes how the singer pulled stops to help keep all kids united.

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This latest piece of news regarding Chester Bennington children comes after the late singer’s will filing. This took place in a Los Angeles based probate court. 

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A Will for Chester Bennington Children

Renowned media agency TMZ, claims it has a copy of the will. It was the first to break the news. The report claimed a simple request being made to Chester Bennington children mothers and guardians. It consisted of the former singer asking for his kids’ bonds to remain strong

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He went on further stating how he would like his children visiting one another. Chester favored keeping tight relations with his extended family and that of his spouse. Therefore he repeatedly mentions how he wants his children to be aware of the large, loving, and supportive family.

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Alongside the will, the former singer directed his family trust’s trustee to ensure Chester Bennington children receive enough money to cover all travel expenses.

Chester and wife Talinda had three kids together. 

He also had a child from a previous marriage with Samantha Olit. He had one child with Arizona girlfriend, and an adopted son from the same girlfriend. 

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Chester leaves behind two of his closest companions in charge of family’s trust 

Chester’s exact amount left behind is still a mystery. However, other financial details are also a secret. 

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Unsurprisingly, his widow, Talinda, is the trust’s executor.  Simultaneously, Jonathan Schwartz, who is the late singer’s ex-business manager, is the alternate executor.

Schwartz is serving time in prison with wire fraud charges against him. Coincidently, he also managed other giant names in the music industry. These include Mariah Carey, Beyonce, and Alanis Morissette. Previously, Schwartz embezzled multi-million dollars from celebrity clients. 

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Chester’s wife vows to continue fighting for the silent cause of his death

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Ever since the singer’s death, wife Talinda has used numerous platforms to bring attention to mental health sufferers. Popular hashtags include #f*ckdepression and #makechesterproud.

During the aftermath of the musician’s death, Talinda shared a video. It features Chester Bennington children spending time with their father. The next moment, the singer committed suicide just 36 hours later. Soon, she also put up a caption that said depression has no face and is a hidden killer.

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Chester Bennington Children grieve the loss of their father
Chester Bennington was an influential singer with great iconic power.point 225 |

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In a recent interview, Alternative Nationsat down with one of Chester Bennington children Draven.point 86 | The emotional son described his father as a loving parent that hid things so well.point 154 | He went on to state how his father would open up a little.point 200 | Later, he then quickly covered things by a change in attitude for example.point 262 |

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Today, it seems Draven and other members of Chester Bennington’s family are doing well. They are coping up with the huge loss immensely.