British Singer Lauren Bennett Dies at 36, Known for 'Party Rock Anthem'

British singer Lauren Bennett, whose voice featured prominently in the 2011 global hit "Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO, passed away at age 36. Reports indicate she died in mid-June in Kent, England, just days before her 37th birthday on June 24, though her death was only publicly announced on Monday. A private memorial service was held in London with family, close friends, and former bandmates from G.R.L. and Paradiso Girls.

Bennett's former G.R.L. bandmates Amelin Estrada, Natasha Slayton, and Paula Van Oppen shared the news on the group's Instagram, expressing heartbreak and love, but did not disclose the cause of death. Representatives for Bennett did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Bennett rose to international fame with "Party Rock Anthem," which topped the Billboard chart for six weeks and reached number one in 20 other countries. The song is ranked as the fifth most successful of all time by Billboard and its music video has over 2.5 billion views on YouTube. She began her career competing in the third season of the UK X Factor in 2006 and later joined the Paradiso Girls, known for the single "Patron Tequila."

In 2011, Bennett co-founded the pop group G.R.L., which released hits like "Vacation" and "Ugly Heart." The band disbanded in 2015 following the death of member Simone Battle in 2014 but reunited as a trio in 2016. Bennett also contributed to movie soundtracks and collaborated with artists such as will.i.am and CeeLo Green. She is survived by her six-year-old daughter, Harlow.

Her bandmates remembered her as a beloved friend whose spirit touched many lives and promised to cherish her memory forever.