Chester Bennington 'Carpool Karaoke' Airs, Filmed 6 Days Before Death

Chester Bennington was smiling ear to ear singing at the top of his lungs during "Carpool Karaoke," before committing suicide less than a week later.

The newest episode of James Corden's show aired, with a statement that explained Bennington's family, and band members of Linkin' Park gave their blessing for it to air.

The episode, featuring Ken Jeong, Mike Shinoda and Joe Hahn, was filmed July 14 ... Bennington hung himself July 20.

Bennington appeared to be having tons of fun singing OutKast, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Aeromsith, and of course some Linkin' Park tracks.

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