Lila Bennington is the daughter of the late Chester Bennington, the lead vocalist of the rock band ‘Linkin Park,’ and Talinda Ann Bentley.
FAMILY- it’s time for our annual family photos. Any advice on how to keep up the tradition while we are deeply grieving the loss of Chester. There’s a hole in our family. But those us left standing need to continue this yearly tradition, especially for the little ones. pic.twitter.com/DdkHTrd3ye
— Talinda Bennington (@TalindaB) March 26, 2018
Wiki: Age, Childhood, and Education
Lila Rose Bennington was born on 9 November 2011, in Palos Verdes, California USA, with her twin sister, Lilly Grace Bennington. Lila also has an older brother Tyler Lee Bennington, and three half-brothers, Jaime, Isaiah and Draven Sebastian from her father’s previous relationships with different women.
Lila alongside Lily gained worldwide fame following their birth, being raised by their single mother, Talinda Ann Bentley, since their father’s tragic suicide in July 2017. The familystill resides in Palos Verdes,. As a child, Lila Bennington inherited the wealth of her famous parents, particularly from her father, whose net worth was estimated at $30 million by authoritative sources at the time of his death, including assets such as a mansion in California. According to Chester Bennington’s will, his wife and children inherited his wealth, with Talinda named as the owner of his musical interests and copyrights.
Following Chester’s tragic passing, Talinda has continued with her life, and announced her engagement to Michael Friedman in 2019, with the couple marrying in January 2020.
Lila Bennington’s Father, Short Bio
Chester Charles Bennington was born on 20 March 1976, in Phoenix, Arizona USA. He was an American singer and songwriter, widely known as the lead vocalist of the renowned new-metal, alternative rock band Linkin Park. Raised in a challenging environment, his parents divorced when he was 11 years old, which left an indelible mark on his early life and his teenage years, leading to a turbulent period, marked by substance abuse, including alcohol, marijuana, opium, cocaine, meth, and LSD.
As he was facing troubles from an early age, Bennington found solace in music, drawing inspiration from bands such as Depeche Mode and Stone Temple Pilots.
His childhood was marred by trauma, as he experienced sexual abuse from the age of seven. Struggling with the aftermath, Bennington turned to artistic outlets, expressing himself through drawings, poetry, and eventually, songs.
In his teenage years, Bennington faced bullying in high school, adding to his traumatic experiences. However, he found refuge in creativity, working on his artistic pursuits despite the difficulties. At 17, he moved in with his mother, later working at a local Burger King before embarking on his career as a professional musician.
Bennington’s musical career began with bands such as Sean Dowdell and His Friends? and Grey Daze, working on such albums as “Wake Me” (1994) and “…No Sun Today” (1997).
His life and career took a pivotal turn in 1999, when he joined Linkin Park, then known as Xero. Despite facing initial rejections, the band signed with Warner Records, releasing their debut album “Hybrid Theory” in 2000, which
catapulted Linkin Park to global fame, achieving Diamond certification in 2005 and becoming the bestselling debut album of the decade. Bennington’s vocals, described as “higher-pitched” and “emotional”, contributed to the band’s success. Subsequent albums, including “Meteora” (2003) and “Minutes to Midnight” (2007), further solidified Linkin Park’s status as a chart-topping band.
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The band’s following albums, including “A Thousand Suns” (2010), “Living Things” (2012), and “The Hunting Party” (2014), were a continued exploration of different genres, as they incorporated electronic elements and different music influences. Throughout this period, Bennington’s vocal range and his live emotional delivery remained a defining aspect of Linkin Park’s identity.
Amidst their evolving musical style, Linkin Park maintained a strong connection with their fan base. The album “One More Light” (2017), released just two months before Bennington’s passing, showed the band’s ability to adapt once again, incorporating more pop and electronic elements. Despite facing mixed reviews, the album featured Bennington’s mighty vocals on tracks such as “Heavy” and “Talking to Myself”, while “One More Light” has become one of the most popular newer songs of the band.
Parallel to his Linkin Park career, Bennington worked on several other projects. In 2005, he formed Dead by Sunrise, releasing the album “Out of Ashes” in 2009. Additionally, he joined Stone Temple Pilots in 2013 as the lead singer, fulfilling a dream he had since his youth. Despite leaving Stone Temple Pilots in 2015 to focus on Linkin Park, Bennington’s impact on the band was significant, as he contributed to their EP “High Rise” (2013).
Beyond his bands, Chester collaborated with other artists on different things. He worked with Z-Trip on “Walking Dead” (2005) and also helped charity work with Mötley Crüe. Furthermore, he made a few cameo appearances in films such as “Crank” (2006) and “Saw 3D” (2010), experimenting with acting.
Despite his professional success, Bennington battled personal demons throughout his life, coping with depression and substance abuse. Tragically, on 20 July 2017, he was found dead at his home in Palos Verdes Estates; his death was ruled as suicide by hanging. The music world mourned the loss of a talent recognized by Hit Parader magazine as one of the “Top 100 Metal Vocalists of All Time”.
Following Chester Bennington’s passing, his widow Talinda Bennington initiated the “320 Changes Direction” campaign in 2017, aiming to combat the stigma surrounding mental illness, a cause close to the late singer’s heart. In 2020, Mike Shinoda confirmed the existence of an unreleased Linkin Park song, “Friendly Fire“, containing vocal tracks recorded by Bennington during the “One More Light” sessions. Additionally, Bennington had collaborated with Lamb of God guitarist Mark Morton on the song “Cross Off”, showing his enthusiasm for exploring heavier music. The music video for “Cross Off” paid tribute to Bennington with an empty microphone.
