Chester Bennington’s wife has said she hopes he is “dancing in Heaven” on what would have been his 43rd birthday.

The Linkin Park star took his own life in 2017.

Marking his birthday on March 20, his wife Talinda posted a message on Twitter saying: “Happy birthday!

“You made the world brighter from the moment you were born.

“You gave me the world w/your love &children. For that, I can never repay you.

“I pray you are dancing in Heaven.

“The kids &I are privately celebrating you today by doing your fav family activities.”

Linkin Park also paid tribute to the late singer by sharing a picture of him on social media, with the words “Happy Birthday Chester.”

Bandmate Mike Shinoda tweeted: “Happy Birthday Chester.

“Miss you so much, buddy.”

“What are you going to do to #MakeChesterProud today, Linkin Park fans?” he added.

Bennington was found dead at his Los Angeles home on July 20 2017. A coroner later ruled he had taken his own life.