
Lauren Bennett, the British singer known for her role in LMFAO's global hit 'Party Rock Anthem' and as a member of girl group G.R.L., has died at age 37. Her death was announced on Monday via an Instagram post by her former G.R.L. bandmates, who shared their grief and memories. No cause of death has been disclosed Source: BBC, The Guardian.
Bennett's breakthrough came in 2011 when she featured on LMFAO's 'Party Rock Anthem,' which spent six weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the decade's defining tracks Source: BBC. She later joined G.R.L., a group founded by Pussycat Dolls creator Robin Antin. G.R.L. scored hits with 'Ugly Heart' and 'Wild Wild Love' with Pitbull, but disbanded after member Simone Battle's death in 2014 Source: The Guardian.
Bennett is survived by her husband, Kenny Wormald, and their six-year-old daughter, Harlow Source: euronews. Tributes have poured in from collaborators, with producer Josh Stevens recalling their shared experiences Source: Los Angeles Times. Bennett's impact on pop music is underscored by the enduring popularity of her biggest hit, which remains one of YouTube's most-viewed videos Source: BBC.
“It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Lauren. Our hearts are broken, and we cannot begin to express how much she meant to us.”
“Lauren Bennett is survived by her husband, Kenny, and their six- year-old daughter Harlow.”
“Longtime friend and music producer Josh Stevens, who co-wrote and engineered LMFAO’s sophomore album 'Sorry for Party Rocking,' posted a tribute to Bennett on Monday.”
“After the death of member Simone Battle in 2014, the band released a tribute single, titled Lighthouse and teamed up with the mental health charity Give an Hour.”