Lauren Bennett, the British singer who found global fame on the LMFAO hit "Party Rock Anthem" and served as a member of the girl group G.R.L., has died in England. She was 36 years old. According to a report by the BBC, Bennett passed away on May 29 in Meopham, Kent, a village located roughly one hour outside of London. Authorities and coroners have scheduled an official inquest into her passing for October.
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Subscribe Sekarang →The exact circumstances surrounding the singer's death were not immediately made clear by officials. However, her father, Richard Bennett, shared the news online, expressing profound grief and a sharp critique of the British medical system. He stated that his daughter suffered a "severe reaction" to a prescribed medication months before her passing.
Based on the online statement from her father, the family faced deep disappointment with the National Health Service. Richard Bennett wrote that medical professionals and NHS services failed to treat her appropriately during her time of greatest need over a five-month period. He added that the family holds no suspicions regarding the circumstances of her death, but rather mourns the loss of a beautiful and talented daughter who was their pride and joy.
Her bandmates from G.R.L. confirmed the tragic news in a statement shared on Instagram. The group expressed their broken hearts and stated they would forever cherish the love, laughter, and countless memories Bennett provided. The message was signed by her bandmates Em, Tash, and P, who wished her a peaceful rest.
Bennett first achieved massive commercial success by providing vocals for LMFAO's 2011 track "Party Rock Anthem", a song later ranked by Billboard as the fifth most successful song of all time. The track's music video has amassed more than 2 billion views on YouTube. She later joined G.R.L. alongside Paula Van Oppen, Natasha Slayton, Simone Battle, and Emmalyn Estrada, achieving further chart success with their 2014 single "Ugly Heart". Her legacy now lives on through her daughter, her family, and her music.