Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington dead in apparent suicide on his good friend Chris Cornell's birthday

Chester Bennington of the band Linkin Park

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Chester Bennington, the lead singer of Linkin Park, was found dead on Thursday of apparent suicide a week before the California alt-rock band was due to embark on a U.S. tour.

Bennington, 41, known for his powerful, belting vocals, died at his Palos Verdes home near Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County Coroner's office said.