An investigation has been opened into the death of Lauren Bennett, the singer known for her work on LMFAO's hit song "Party Rock Anthem." Bennett, a former member of the girl group G.R.L., died on May 29 in her hometown of Meopham, Kent, England. She was 36 years old.
The investigation into her passing was initiated on June 12 and is being led by the Kent and Medway Coroner Service. A formal inquest is scheduled to take place on October 30.
Bennett's former G.R.L. bandmates, Paula van Oppen, Natasha Slayton, and Emmalynn Estrada, announced her death in an Instagram statement, expressing their heartbreak and cherishing the memories they shared. "Her beautiful spirit touched so many lives, and she will be deeply missed and forever loved," the statement read, concluding with a message wishing Bennett peace.
Prior to her involvement with G.R.L., Bennett competed on the 2007 season of "X Factor." She was also a member of the group Paradiso Girls until their disbandment in 2010. Following this, she pursued a solo career and contributed vocals to LMFAO's 2011 track "Party Rock Anthem." Bennett joined G.R.L. in 2013.
G.R.L. disbanded in 2014 after the death of member Simone Battle. The remaining members reunited in 2016. In 2017, Lauren Bennett formed the music duo BENNETT with her brother, Ryan Bennett.
The cause of Bennett's death has not yet been publicly disclosed.