Bennington spoke publicly about being abused as a child
Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington has died aged 41, LA County Coroner says.
The coroner said Bennington apparently hanged himself. His body was found at a private home in the county at 09:00 local time (17:00 GMT) on Thursday.
Singer Chris Cornell died as a result of hanging himself, US officials have confirmed.
Cornell, 52, was found dead after performing in a concert with his band, Soundgarden, in Detroit on Wednesday evening.
Actor Bill Paxton has died at the age of 61, after complications following surgery
Actor Bill Paxton, who was best known for his role in the sci-fi classic Aliens, has died at the age of 61, US media report.
Paxton had reportedly suffered from complications following surgery.
Singer Janet Jackson and her husband, Wissam al-Mana
Singer Janet Jackson has at the age of 50 given birth to her first child, a baby boy, her publicist has confirmed.
A statement said the musician and her Qatari businessman husband, Wissam Al Mana, were "thrilled" to welcome the infant, Eissa Al Mana.
Debbie Reynolds (left) with her daughter and fellow actress Carrie Fisher
US actress Debbie Reynolds has died, a day after the death of her daughter Carrie Fisher, her son has announced.
US media said the 84-year-old had a stroke. She was taken to a Los Angeles hospital earlier on Wednesday.
