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Chester Bennington's widow gets engaged two years after Linkin Park singer's tragic death

Linkin Park's lead vocalist Chester Bennington took his own life in July 2017 - but his widow Talinda has found love again with a Los Angeles County Firefighter.

TMZ reports that Talinda, 42, got engaged in April to her new man and will continue to carry on her work on mental health issues in honour of her late husband Chester.

She's the executive director and co-founder of 320 Changes Direction, an organisation specialising in mental health awareness.

They are partnered with the World Health Organisation, and Talinda is spending her time on a variety of projects ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September.

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Talinda does a great deal of work on mental health issues (TWITTER)
Chester and Talinda were married for 11 years (Getty Images for ABC)

Chester's body was discovered in his home on 20th July 2017. He was 41. A coroner ruled he had taken his own life.

He had faced serious battles with depression in the past, as well as substance abuse.

Talinda, who was married to Chester for 11 years, took to Twitter to announce her engagement, writing: "I am overjoyed to announce my engagement to my angel on earth, Michael F.

Chester and Talinda had three children, and Chester had three more from other relationships (X00642)
Chester was lead vocalist of Linkin Park (Instagram/linkinpark)

"I am here to tell you that you can find love after tragedy. That the death of a soul mate does not mean the death of you.

"My family, friends, and my Linkin Park brothers welcome him to the family with open arms.

"I will continue to honour Chester and continue my life's mission to make his passing not in vein [sic]."

She added a message to all those who, like her, had experienced loss because of suicide. Talinda wrote: "To all Suicide Loss Survivors, you CAN have space in your heart for grief, joy, happiness, sadness, and love. Thank you for all of your continued love and support."

Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda was quick to offer congratulations.

Chester and Talinda had three children together, and Chester had three other children from two past relationships.

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