Kasich mourns Linkin Park singer’s death: ‘This is a sad day’

Ohio Gov. John Katich (R) on Thursday mourned the death of Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington.

“I’m still a big fan of [Linkin Park]. Met Chester in Columbus & he was kind enough to call my daughters on the phone,” Kasich tweeted. “This is a sad day.” 

I’m still a big fan of @LinkinPark. Met Chester in Columbus & he was kind enough to call my daughters on the phone. This is a sad day.

— John Kasich (@JohnKasich) July 20, 2017

{mosads}Police are investigating Bennington’s death Thursday as a suicide, CNN reported.

Kasich tweeted out a photo of Bennington calling his daughters before a show in May 2015.

“Chester from [Linkin Park] gave my girls a call before their show. I get to be the cool dad tonight,” he tweeted alongside the photo.

Chester from @LinkinPark gave my girls a call before their show. I get to be the cool dad tonight. pic.twitter.com/PAA4XRECmS

— John Kasich (@JohnKasich) May 18, 2015

Kasich has listed Linkin Park as one of his favorite bands. The former Republican presidential candidate admitted his love for the group at a GOP town hall last year.

“Well I like Linkin Park, and I’m not talking about Chicago,” he joked at the time.