Dad-of-six Bennington, 41, re-tweeted an image of himself along with bandmate Mike Shinoda in the recording studio
Chester Bennington re-tweeted a message of optimism just five days before his death
The Linkin Park frontman was found dead in an LA home this morning
It poignantly carried the words: "Can't wait to see where this goes."
Within five days the nu-metal hero was dead after apparently hanging himself at an LA home.
Heartbroken Shinoda said: "Shocked and heartbroken, but it’s true. An official statement will come out as soon as we have one.”
His final Instagram post showed him performing to a British crowd in Birmingham.
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In one of the final tweets Bennington posted back in May he expressed his heartbreak for the victims of the Manchester terror attacks.
He wrote: "My heart goes out to the victims and families of those who lost their lives and were injured last night in Manchester.
"As of today, my life's purpose is one of love and understanding. The world needs to change and that change comes from within.
"Hate, pride, vengeance, and fear are the plague of the earth. Love, kindness, compassion, empathy and service to others are the cure."
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