Chester Bennington's wife shares heartbreaking final photo

Chester Bennington's widow has shared the last photo she took of the former Linkin Park frontman in the days leading up to his unexpected death.

Talinda Bennington took to social media to share the final family snap with the 41-year-old, tweeting: "This was days before my husband took his own life. Suicidal thoughts were there, but you’d never know."

The photo shows Chester smiling with Talinda and their kids Tyler, Lila and Lily.

Chester passed away on July 20 after he was found in his family home. His death was ruled a suicide by authorities before family and friends farewelled him in a private funeral at the end of July.

Talinda's post comes as Linkin Park thanked fans for their "outpouring of love and support" in the wake of Chester's death, sharing a clip of various memorials which were set up in his memory around the world.

The singer left behind six children, including three he shared with his wife of over a decade, Tyler, and twins Lila and Lily, with Chester also father to Jaime, Isaiah, and Draven from previous relationships.

Shortly after losing her husband, Talinda shared a heartbreaking tribute saying her soul is "shattered".

"One week ago, I lost my soulmate and my children lost their hero-their Daddy. We had a fairytale life and now it has turned into some sick Shakespearean tragedy. How do I move on? How do I pick up my shattered soul?" The 40-year-old wrote at the time.

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"The only answer I know is to raise our babies with every ounce of love I have left. I want to let my community and the fans worldwide know that we feel your love. We feel your loss as well.

"My babies are so young to have lost their daddy. And I know that all of you will help keep his memory alive. He was a bright, loving soul with an angel’s voice," she continued.

"And now he is pain free singing his songs in all of our hearts. May God Bless us all and help us turn to one another when we are in pain. Chester would’ve wanted us to do so. Rest In Peace, my love."

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