Lauren Bennett, the British singer whose vocals helped turn LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem” into one of the biggest songs of the 2010s, has died at the age of 37.
Her former bandmates in the girl group G.R.L. announced the heartbreaking news Monday in a statement shared on the group’s official Instagram page.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Lauren,” the statement read. “Her beautiful spirit touched so many lives, and she will be deeply missed and forever loved.”
A cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
Born in England, Bennett began pursuing music as a teenager and launched her professional career with the girl group Paradiso Girls. She later moved to Los Angeles and appeared on the group’s 2009 single “Patron Tequila,” featuring Lil Jon and Eve.
Her biggest breakthrough came in 2011 when she was featured alongside GoonRock on LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem.”
The high-energy dance track became a global phenomenon, spending six weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming one of the decade’s most recognizable party anthems. The song reached the top of the charts in numerous countries and its music video went on to collect billions of views online.
Bennett later joined G.R.L., the girl group created by Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin. The group released several popular songs, including “Ugly Heart,” “Vacation,” “Lighthouse” and “Wild Wild Love,” their collaboration with Pitbull.
“Lighthouse” was released as an emotional tribute to G.R.L. member Simone Battle following her death. The group also became involved in efforts to raise awareness about mental health.
Alongside her work with Paradiso Girls and G.R.L., Bennett maintained a solo career and collaborated with major artists including CeeLo Green and will.i.am.
Her former bandmates remembered her as a deeply loved friend and performer whose energy, talent and personality left a lasting impression on those around her.
Bennett’s representative had not immediately issued an additional statement.