Linkin Park pens tribute to Chester Bennington: 'Our hearts are broken'

July 24 (UPI) -- Linkin Park has issued a tribute to their lead singer Chester Bennington Monday following the rockstar's suicide on Thursday.

"Our hearts are broken. The shockwaves of grief and denial are still sweeping through our family as we come to grips with what has happened," the band wrote in a message shared across their social media channels.

"You touched so many lives, maybe even more than you realized. In the past few days, we've seen an outpouring of love and support, both public and private, from around the world. Talinda and the family appreciate it, and want the world to know that you were the best husband, son, and father; the family will never be whole without you," they continued mentioning Bennington's wife Talinda.

"Talking with you about the years ahead together, your excitement was infectious. Your absence leaves a void that can never be filled - a boisterous, funny, ambitious, creative, kind, generous voice in the room is missing. We're trying to remind ourselves that the demons who took you away from us were always part of the deal. After all, it was the way you sang about those demons that made everyone fall in love with you in the first place. You fearlessly put them on display, and in doing so, brought us together and taught us to be more human," Linkin Park said.

"You had the biggest heart, and managed to wear it on your sleeve. Our love for making and performing music is inextinguishable. While we don't know what path our future may take, we know that each of our lives was made better by you. Thank you for that gift. We love you, and miss you so much. Until we see you again."

Linkin Park previously set up a website for fans to post tributes to the singer.

Bennington was discovered dead Thursday inside his residence at Palos Verdes Estates in Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles County coroner's office confirmed on Friday that the 41-year-old hanged himself from a bedroom door.

Linkin Park has canceled its One More Light North American Tour that was scheduled to run from Thursday to Oct. 22.