‘Party Rock Anthem’ singer Lauren Bennett’s tragic cause of death revealed

Lauren Bennett’s cause of death has been revealed five months after her death at age 36.

The singer, best known for her feature on LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem,” died by suicide, according to TMZ.

The outlet also reported that her body was discovered by her longtime partner, dancer and “Footloose” remake actor Kenny Wormald, and her father, Richard Bennett.

Singer Lauren Bennett, best known for her feature on LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem,” died by suicide, according to TMZ. (Lauren is pictured above with LMFAO’s Skyblu and Redfoo at the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards.) AFP via Getty Images
Lauren’s body was reportedly discovered by her longtime partner, dancer and “Footloose” remake actor Kenny Wormald, and her father, Richard Bennett. (Lauren is seen above with Wormald and their daughter, Harlow, in a 2019 Instagram upload.) laurenbennett/Instagram

Lauren, a former member of girl group G.R.L., died on May 29 in her hometown of Meopham, Kent, England.

Her former bandmates announced her death “with great sadness” in a statement shared on Instagram on July 6.

“Our hearts are broken, and we cannot begin to express how much she meant to us,” Emmalyn Estrada, Natasha Slayton and Paula van Oppen wrote at the time. “We will forever cherish the love, laughter, and countless memories she gave us.”

Lauren, a former member of girl group G.R.L., died on May 29 in her hometown of Meopham, Kent, England. (Lauren is pictured above in a 2021 Instagram upload.) laurenbennett/Instagram
Her former bandmates, Emmalyn Estrada, Natasha Slayton and Paula van Oppen, announced her death “with great sadness” in a statement shared on Instagram on July 6. (G.R.L., including former member Simone Battle, is seen above in Los Angeles in 2014.) FilmMagic

“Her beautiful spirit touched so many lives, and she will be deeply missed and forever loved. Rest peacefully, sweet Lauren. You will always be in our hearts. ❤️,” the statement concluded.

G.R.L. formed in 2013 before disbanding two years later following the death of member Simone Battle, who died by suicide at age 25 in September 2014.

The group reunited in 2016 and continued touring afterward, fizzling out in the following years.

“Her beautiful spirit touched so many lives, and she will be deeply missed and forever loved. Rest peacefully, sweet Lauren. You will always be in our hearts. ❤️,” the statement read in part. (Lauren is pictured performing in Los Angeles in 2017.) WireImage
G.R.L. formed in 2013 before disbanding two years later following the death of member Simone Battle, who died by suicide at age 25 in September 2014. (Lauren is seen above performing in Melbourne in 2016.) Graham Denholm

As Page Six previously reported, an investigation into Lauren’s death was opened on June 12.

In July, we confirmed that the investigation was being handled by Kent and Medway Coroner Service, with an inquest scheduled for Oct. 30.

At the time, authorities reportedly believed Lauren had most likely died by suicide.

In July, Page Six confirmed that the investigation into Lauren’s death was being handled by Kent and Medway Coroner Service, with an inquest scheduled for Oct. 30. (Lauren is pictured above performing with LMFAO in Belfast in 2011.) FilmMagic
At the time, authorities reportedly believed Lauren (seen above in 2014) had most likely died by suicide. FilmMagic

Her father, Richard, paid tribute to his “beautiful and talented daughter” while revealing that she had “experienced a severe reaction to a prescribed medication” months before her death. He did not disclose the specific drug.

He also slammed the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), accusing medical professionals of failing to properly treat “the love of my life and my pride and joy” for five months before her death.

“As a family, we all rallied around her and did everything we could to support her,” Richard wrote on Instagram on July 7.

“We have no suspicions regarding the circumstances of her death, only deep disappointment that, for five months, medical professionals and NHS services failed to treat her appropriately during her time of greatest need.”

Her father, Richard, paid tribute to his “beautiful and talented daughter” while revealing that she had “experienced a severe reaction to a prescribed medication” months before her death. (Lauren is pictured above backstage at the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards.) Getty Images
He also slammed the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), accusing medical professionals for failing to properly treat Lauren (seen above in 2015) for five months before her death. FilmMagic

He added that Lauren was “deeply loved” and would be “missed every day for the rest of our lives.”

“I hope she will be remembered for her remarkable achievements, her beautiful music, and the incredible person she was,” Richard wrote. “Her legacy lives on through her daughter, her family, and through the music she leaves behind.”

Lauren shared a 7-year-old daughter, Harlow, with Wormald.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.

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