VMAs Jared Leto Pays Tribute to Chester Bennington and Chris Cornell

VMAs Jared Leto Pays Tribute to Chester Bennington and Chris Cornell VMAs: Jared Leto Pays Tribute to Chester Bennington and Chris Cornell Chester was my friend as he was to so many," the actor-singer said during his tribute. On hand to honor the late Chester Bennington, Oscar winner and Thirty Seconds to Mars singer Jared Leto spoke to the VMAs audience about the Linkin Park singer, who committed suicide July 20. “Chester was my friend as he was to so many,” Leto somberly said. “And witnessing his life taught me important things, especially about working relentlessly, pursuing dreams and being kind and caring while doing it.”