Chester Bennington's death has now been officially declared suicide.

As soon as the news of the Linkin Park frontman's death on Thursday (July 20) became known, it was said that he had killed himself. Now the Los Angeles police have officially confirmed that the musician has hanged himself. Chester Bennington file is now officially closed after an autopsy and toxicology report has been completed, according to People magazine.

On the other hand, it is still unclear what exactly led the singer to suicide. His fans have wondered since his death, if suicide could not have been prevented. Bennington's obituary for his musician colleague Chris Cornell also caused discussion. He too had chosen suicide - a severe shock for his friend. The star paid tribute to him on Twitter with a touching message: "I can't imagine a world without you. I pray that you will find peace in the next life. I send my love to your wife and children, friends and family. Thank you I was allowed to be part of your life. " It remains a mystery whether and to what extent his friend's suicide was decisive for Bennington's own suicide ...