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LINKIN PARK's BENNINGTON: Still In Hospital, But Improving

June 6, 2003

LINKIN PARK vocalist Chester Bennington, who has been hospitalized since last Friday (May 30) after suffering an attack of "severe back and abdominal pains," is undergoing tests to determine the exact nature of his ailment. Doctors have narrowed the cause down to a parasite or an intestinal disorder, and a spokesperson said that the situation is not life-threatening.

"[The doctors] did an MRI. It's not in his head, it's not in his brain," said LINKIN PARK emcee/vocalist Mike Shinoda. "They've tested everything and narrowed the area down to his lower abdomen they say that that's a place where it's hard to get a diagnosis by." He added, "You know they can put cameras to check your stomach, they can check your lower areas, but that lower abdomen is a place where they can't really send anything in there so they have to just do these scans and tests."

Mike also said that Chester will face surgery once the cause of his problems is discovered.

A spokesperson for the band said, "All touring and video shoot plans in Europe have been put on hold this month as we make sure Chester fully recovers... We wish him the best, and will keep everyone posted as to his condition."

If you would like to send your get-well wishes to Chester, you can e-mail him at [email protected].

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