Lauren Bennett, the British singer whose powerhouse vocals helped turn LMFAO's "Party Rock Anthem" into a global earworm, has died at 37. Her former bandmates in G.R.L. announced her death Monday in a heartfelt social media tribute. Representatives have not released any additional information about how she died. She is survived by her six-year-old daughter, Harlow.
Bandmates Share Tribute
"It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Lauren," the members of G.R.L. wrote in a joint post, remembering her "beautiful spirit" and the "love, laughter, and countless memories" they shared, according to WOAI. The tribute, signed "Your GRLs Em, Tash, and P," went up on the group's official social channels Monday and quickly spread across entertainment sites. The band did not reveal a cause of death in the message.
The Song That Made Her Voice Known
Bennett broke through to mainstream listeners in 2011 when she delivered the female vocals on LMFAO's "Party Rock Anthem," a single that topped charts worldwide and became one of the decade's defining party tracks, according to uDiscover Music. The massive success of the song and its viral video opened doors for Bennett's later work, including her time with the Paradiso Girls, her run with G.R.L., and solo releases throughout the 2010s.
Family Left Behind
According to WOAI, Bennett is survived by her daughter, Harlow, now six, whom she shared with dancer and actor Kenny Wormald. The outlet also reported that representatives for Bennett's family had not released further details following the announcement. Fans and fellow artists have been sharing condolences and memories of Bennett's performances and recordings across social media.
Group History And Past Tragedy
G.R.L., created as a follow-up project to Robin Antin's Pussycat Dolls, has faced tragedy before. In 2014, group member Simone Battle died, and the group later regrouped and released tribute music in her honor, as noted by Parade. Since the mid-2010s, G.R.L. has periodically reunited to tour and record. Bennett's tenure with the group became her most visible, long-running project following earlier collaborations.
Cause Of Death Unclear
No official cause of death has been announced. Initial reports say the band's Instagram post served as the first public notice of Bennett's passing and that family representatives have not provided further details, according to LiveNOW from FOX. Outlets are treating the story as developing and are awaiting any additional statements from authorities or Bennett's family. We'll update this story with verified information as it becomes available.
