Lauren Bennett, the British singer famous for her vocals on LMFAO’s hit song Party Rock Anthem, has died at the age of 37. Her former girl group, G.R.L., confirmed the sad news on Instagram on Monday. However, the group did not reveal the cause of her death. Bennett’s representatives also did not respond to media requests for comments. Fans across the world have since shared emotional tributes to celebrate her life and music.
Many people remember Bennett for Party Rock Anthem, one of the biggest songs of 2011. The global hit spent six weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was later ranked as Billboard’s fifth most successful song of all time. She also appeared in the song’s colourful music video, which has attracted more than 2.5 billion views on YouTube. As a result, her voice became part of one of pop music’s most unforgettable party anthems.
Later, Bennett joined the pop group G.R.L. in 2014. The group was created as a new version of The Pussycat Dolls. She performed alongside Paula Van Oppen, Natasha Slayton, Simone Battle, and Emmalyn Estrada. Their biggest hit was Ugly Heart. They also teamed up with Pitbull on Wild Wild Love. Sadly, G.R.L. broke up in 2015 after member Simone Battle died by suicide. Besides her group projects, Bennett also recorded songs for the films Date Night and 21 Jump Street.
Meanwhile, G.R.L. paid tribute to Bennett with an emotional message on Instagram. The group said their hearts were broken and described her as someone who brought love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. They added that her beautiful spirit touched many lives and would never be forgotten. Although her life ended too soon, Lauren Bennett leaves behind a music career that continues to inspire fans around the world.
