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Chester Bennington’s widow Talinda has been honoured with an award for campaigning for mental health awareness following the Linkin Park frontman’s death on July 20, 2017.

Sharing the news on Friday over Twitter, Talinda revealed she had received the nod from Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services and products, a non-profit mental health organisation based in Los Angeles.

“I’m so honoured to be this year’s recipient of the 2020 ‘Mental Health Ambassador Award’ from the Didi Hirsch Center. Thank you so much for this award,” the 43-year-old said in a video posted to Twitter.

Thank you to @DidiHirsch for honoring me with this award. It is a huge honor to receive this award on its 27th year! I am proud to work alongside this organization. They are an abundance of resources and support to those in need! pic.twitter.com/Fp0R0Gq0Ou — Talinda Bennington-Friedman (@TalindaB) April 24, 2020

She continued: “In July of 2017, I lost my husband, the father of my children, Chester Bennington, to suicide. After our loss, I quickly realised that there was a lot of stigma surrounding suicide and mental health, and I co-founded 320 Changes Direction in his name.”

She added: “I could not be more proud of the Didi Hirsch organisation and all of the opportunities, resources and support groups that they provide for families in need, especially during the COVID-19 crisis.”

Prior to his death, Chester Bennington and Talinda had been married for 11 years, over which time they welcomed three children, Tyler Lee Bennington born in 2006, and twins Lily and Lila born November 9, 2011. The ‘Somewhere I Belong’ singer also had one child from his first marriage to Samantha Olit, as well as one with a former girlfriend. He later went on to adopt that girlfriend’s other son during their relationship.

In January this year, Talinda remarried firefighter Michael Friedman, saying over Instagram at the time:

“With joy and love I want to set something straight. ON JANUARY 4th, I wed a wonderful man, great friend, and son this weekend,” she said over social media.

“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.”

Announcing her engagement in September last year, Talida told fans that it was possible to “find love after tragedy” and that “the death of a soulmate does not mean the death of you.”

She added that Chester’s Linkin Park bandmates were supportive and “welcome him to the family with open arms” and that she will “continue to honour Chester and continue my life’s mission to make his passing not in vein (sic).”

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