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How Chester Bennington’s Ex-Wife Gets Linkin Park Incomes?

Zehra Kabak
Last updated: 2025/02/21 at 3:35 PM
By Zehra Kabak 3 Min Read
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Chester Bennington was more than just the frontman of Linkin Park—he was the voice of a generation. His raw energy, emotional depth, and vocal range made him one of the most influential rock singers of the 21st century. When he died by suicide in July 2017 at 41, fans around the world were shocked, even though he openly stuggled with addiction and mental health issues.

The aftermath of Bennington’s passing proved to be just as sensational. In the years following his death, his estate became the center of legal disputes. One of the most significant cases involved his first wife, Samantha Olit, who fought for a share of his earnings.

The Legal Battle Over Royalties

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Bennington’s success with Linkin Park brought him both fame and financial stability. By the time of his death, his net worth was estimated at around $30 million.

He had a will in place, first drafted in 2007 and updated in 2009, naming his second wife, Talinda Bennington, as the executor of his estate. Most of his wealth was designated for his six children through the Chester and Talinda Bennington Family Trust. Talinda was also given control over his retirement accounts and music-related assets.

Despite this, in 2017, his first wife filed a claim against his estate. She argued that she was owed around $500,000 in unpaid child support and demanded a share of his royalties.

By December 2019, a settlement was reached. Samantha dropped her child support claim, but the estate agreed to give her 50% of Chester’s Linkin Park royalties. This included revenue from non-touring merchandise, publishing rights, and master recordings. However, she didn’t gain any control over the estate itself or its decision-making.

The Will Was Still Carried Out

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Even though Samantha secured a portion of Chester’s royalties, the rest of his estate followed his will. Talinda remained in charge of his assets, ensuring that financial and legal matters were handled properly.

Bennington’s six children were all named as beneficiaries. This included his three kids with Talinda—Tyler Lee and twin daughters Lily and Lila—along with Draven, a daughter (who recently came out as trans) from his marriage to Samantha. He also had a son named Jamie from a previous relationship with Elka Brand and had legally adopted Brand’s other son, Isaiah, in 2006.

Beyond finances, Chester had one personal request in his will: that his kids stay connected. He even set aside funds to cover travel costs so they could visit each other, no matter where they lived.

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