Cheslie Kryst's Mom Breaks Silence After Daughter's Death: 'I Have Never Known a Pain as Deep as This'

Cheslie Kryst.Photo: Dia Dipasupil/WireImage Cheslie Kryst’s mother is opening up about losing her daughter. The former Miss USA’s death was ruled a suicide, the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examinerconfirmed to PEOPLEon Tuesday. She was 30 years old. “While it may be hard to believe, it’s true. Cheslie led both a public and a private life. In her private life, she was dealing with high-functioning depression which she hid from everyone — including me, her closest confidant — until very shortly before her death,” Simpkins continued....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Mrs. Kristin Herring

Cheslie Kryst's Mom Speaks Out About Day of Daughter's Death by Suicide: 'I Remember Just Sobbing'

Warning: The following story, about a family’s heartbreak in the aftermath of suicide, may contain triggering topics. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go tosuicidepreventionlifeline.org. Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst’s parents are opening up about the “grief and gratitude” they’ve felt since her death, in the hopes that their story can help other families....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 868 words · Amanda Ramos

Cheslie Kryst's Parents Invite Public to Balloon Release for What Would Have Been Her 31st Birthday

Cheslie Kryst.Photo: Dia Dipasupil/WireImage Kryst’s family has released a statement ahead of what would have been theExtracorrespondent’s 31st birthday on Thursday. “On April 28, Cheslie would have turned 31 years old,” wrote parents April and David Simpkins. “As that date approaches, we are already experiencing a remarkable outpouring of love and support for our Cheslie, for which we are tremendously grateful.” “Many have asked how best to honor Cheslie’s memory on her birthday,” they continued....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Autumn Hayes

Chess Grandmaster Admits to Cheating by Using Smartphone in Bathroom Stall

Photo: Getty Igors Rausis, a chess grandmaster who had climbed the sport’s ranking boards in recent years, admitted to cheating after a photo surfaced of him appearing to use his smartphone while in a bathroom stall during a tournament. According to theWashington Post, Rausis, 58, is the oldest person to be ranked in the top 100 chess players worldwide. In this month’s ranking, he came in atnumber 53— making it all the more shocking when fans of the “gentlemen’s sport” learned he had cheated....

March 16, 2025 · 1 min · 209 words · Jon Orr

Chess Grandmaster Hans Niemann Denies Using Sex Toys to Win: 'There’s Absolutely No Evidence'

US international grandmaster Hans Niemann is caught up in a controversy.Photo:TIM VIZER/AFP via Getty Images TIM VIZER/AFP via Getty Images Hans Niemann, a 20-year-old chess prodigy, denies using a sex toy to beat opponents. In an interview withPiers Morganon his showPiers Morgan Uncensored,Monday, the young grandmaster was asked if he had ever used anal beads while playing. He told the 58-year-old host, “I can tell you, no. Categorically, no. There’s absolutely no evidence that I’ve ever cheated....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Alexander Carter

Chester Bennington's Mom Remembers Final Moments with Son on Anniversary of His Death

“The last kiss I ever got from my wonderful boy!” she wrote on Twitter alongside a photo of the pair sharing a kiss. “There are no words to explain how much I miss him! I want us to all celebrate his life today! Love you all! Please take care and celebrate Chester’s life today! He would want us to celebrate!” she added. “Thelast time I saw my beautiful boy! Happy Birthday to the best thing that ever arrived on the first day of spring!...

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 300 words · Christopher Wallace

Chester Bennington's Son Draven Tells PEOPLE About Growing Up with Late Linkin Park Singer (Exclusive)

Photo: Draven Bennington Draven Benningtonremembers sharing fun and laughs with his father growing up. Born in April 2002, Draven remembers touring with the rock band growing up, recalling a trip to Australia with PEOPLE. “I don’t know if it was my first time going with them, but it’s the first that I remembered at least. We went out there with a bunch of my siblings, and he had a couple of shows going on, but we also did family stuff....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 544 words · Derek Lam

Chester Bennington's Widow Recalls How He 'Always Made Everything Better' on 4-Year Anniversary of His Death

Chester and Talinda Bennington.Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage Talinda Benningtonis paying tribute to her late husband, Linkin Park rockerChester Bennington, on the four-year anniversary of his death. On Tuesday, Talindashared a photo to her social media accountsof Chester giving a thumbs up with a piece of lettuce on his head, writing in the caption, “You always had a way to make us laugh.” Talinda then went on to say that she and their kids, 9-year-old twins Lily and Lila and son Tyler, 15, miss Chester “every second of every day....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · David Beck

Chester Bennington's Widow Reflects on Linkin Park Frontman's Suicide: 'We Just Thought He Was OK'

On an episode of theABC News podcast “Life After Suicide”that was released on Tuesday, Talinda Bennington told the network’s chief medical correspondentDr. Jennifer Ashtonthat she thought her husband had reached a “good place” following years ofstruggling with substance abuse and depression. “We just thought he was OK,” she says. “I can’t emphasize enough. If you knew Chester, you would know that he was in a good place, in such a good place....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 333 words · Taylor Medina

Chester Bennington's Widow Talinda Celebrates His Birthday: 'So Hard Walking Without You'

Photo: Talinda Bennington/Instagram Chester Bennington’s widowTalinda Benningtonis remembering her late husband on what would have been his 46th birthday. On Sunday, Talinda posted an old photo of Chester holding a birthday present while flashing a big smile to herInstagrampage. “Happy Birthday my love!” she began her heartfelt note. “We miss you so much. The pain doesn’t get any easier but you get used to it is what they say. I’m not sure I believe that at all....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Patricia Kirk

Chester Bennington's Widow Talinda Marries Michael Fredman in Hawaii

Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Talinda Bennington, who is the widow of Linkin Park frontmanChester Bennington, is married. The bride, 43, wed Michael Fredman in Hawaii on Saturday, Jan. 4, in Kahuku, Hawaii. They first announced theirengagementin September. “We celebrated with all of our family and friends on the beautiful island of O’ahu. The day we chose was a day of meaning, in many different ways,” said Talinda, who helped launch mental health awareness organization,320 Changes Direction....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 273 words · Eric Robinson

Chester Zoo Welcomes its First Red-Bellied Lemur Baby: It's a 'Real Cause for Celebration'

It’s furry first at the Chester Zoo. the Chester Zoo “The birth of any lemur is real cause for celebration as these primates are vulnerable to extinction in the wild, and every new arrival is a vital addition to the endangered species breeding program,” Parry added. source: people.com

March 16, 2025 · 1 min · 48 words · Richard Cook

Chet Hanks Sues His Ex-Girlfriend for Assault as He Faces Backlash Over 'Racist' Merchandise Collection

Photo: Source: Chet Hanks Instagram Chet Hanksis suing his ex-girlfriend Kiana Parker after an altercation in January that left him bleeding. In the video, Hanks is heard accusing Parker of “attacking” him with a knife while she’s heard in the background saying, “You pushed me.” “Now you’re flipping the story,” Hanks says in the video, while saying later on in the video that Parker had allegedly stolen money from him....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Brittany Jensen