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Lauren Bennett’s death is reportedly being investigated.
The singer died at the end of May at the age of 36.
A former member of G.R.L., the singer performed on LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem.”
An investigation is underway into the death of singer Lauren Bennett.
The news broke on Monday that Bennett, best known for providing vocals on LMFAO’s hit “Party Rock Anthem,” recently died at the age of 36. TMZ is now reporting that Bennett passed away on May 29, and a death investigation was opened on June 12.
The Kent and Medway Coroner Service in England is leading the inquiry, which will take place until Oct. 30.
Entertainment Weekly reached out to the coroner but has not yet heard back.
Laura Bennett at the 2011 American Music Awards
Credit: Barry King/FilmMagic
On Monday, Bennett’s former group, G.R.L., announced her death on social media.
“It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Lauren,” read the statement. “Our hearts are broken, and we cannot begin to express how much she meant to us.”
The message from G.R.L. continued, “We will forever cherish the love, laughter, and countless memories she gave us. Her beautiful spirit touched so many lives, and she will be deeply missed and forever loved. Rest peacefully, sweet Lauren. You will always be in our hearts.”
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Born June 24, 1989, in Meopham, England, the British singer’s career began with the formation of the Paradiso Girls. Their 2009 debut single “Patron Tequila” reached No. 3 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart and No. 82 on the Canadian Hot 100.
The group disbanded in 2010, and Bennett subsequently found solo success as a featured artist on tracks from will.i.am and CeeLo Green. In 2011, she joined the Party Rock Tour with LMFAO and was featured on the group’s international hit, “Party Rock Anthem.” The song peaked at No. 1 in 20 countries and became the third best-selling digital song in U.S. history.
Bennett soon joined G.R.L. alongside Simone Battle, Emmalyn Estrada, and Natasha Slayton. They debuted their hit single “Vacation” on the Smurfs 2 soundtrack, released a self-titled EP in 2014, and sang on Pitbull’s radio hit “Wild Wild Love.” But then Battle died by suicide in September 2015, and the group released a single in her honor, “Lighthouse,” before disbanding the following year. Bennett and Slayton would eventually reform as a trio with Jazzy Mejia.
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