Depression is a horrible and largely misunderstood illness. I've suffered from it since I was five years old and it never gets any easier. I've had many thoughts of taking my own life and a few attempts to do so. It's not something I feel I can control in that moment so my defence has been to drink until I pass out. Everyday is a fight; Chester lost that fight sadly and will be missed. Linkin park were part of the childhood I had and I felt a connection with their music. Out of all of the celebrity deaths over the last year, this one gets to me the most.

RIP. I hope in death you find the peace you felt you couldn't find in life.