Five months after her death, TMZ confirmed that Lauren Bennett, the British singer best known for the hook on LMFAO’s“Party Rock Anthem”and a former member of G.R.L., died by suicide at 36. She was found at her home in Meopham, Kent, England, by her partner Kenny Wormald and her father, Richard Bennett. An inquest was scheduled for Oct. 30 through the Kent and Medway Coroner Service.
Her family is speaking out. Her father said Bennett experienced a severe reaction to a prescribed medication months before her death, and he expressed deep disappointment that medical professionals and NHS services failed to treat her appropriately during her time of greatest need. Her G.R.L. bandmates Emmalyn Estrada, Natasha Slayton and Paula van Oppen described their hearts as broken and emphasized how much she meant to them.
Bennett is survived by her 7-year-old daughter, Harlow, whom she shared with Wormald. Her family says her legacy lives on through her daughter and her music. As we remember a voice that made a million dance floors move, her story is also a call to take mental health care seriously. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out for support. What’s your favorite memory tied to“Party Rock Anthem”? Share it with us on social.
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