Lauren Bennett, 'Party Rock Anthem' singer, dead at age 37

Lauren Bennett, known for her work on LMFAO’s song “Party Rock Anthem” and with the girl group G.R.L., has died aged 37.

Skyblu (L) and Redfoo (C) of US electro pop band LMFAO pose with British artist Lauren Bennett (L) on the red carpet at the MTV European Music Awards (EMA) at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on November 6, 2011. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY (Photo credit should read PETER MUHLY/AFP via Getty Images)

Her former G.R.L. bandmates announced the singer’s death in an emotional tribute remembering her “beautiful spirit” and the lasting impact she had on those closest to her.

“It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Lauren,” they wrote. “Our hearts are broken, and we cannot begin to express how much she meant to us. We will forever cherish the love, laughter, and countless memories she gave us.”

They continued, “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. Your GRLS, Em, Tash, and P.”

Bennett was probably best known internationally for featuring on LMFAO’s chart-topping hit “Party Rock Anthem”

She later joined G.R.L., the girl group created by choreographer Robin Antin as a successor to the Pussycat Dolls. Alongside Emmalyn Estrada, Natasha Slayton, Paula Van Oppen and the late Simone Battle, who died aged 25 in 2014, Bennett helped establish the group with singles including “Ugly Heart” and “Lighthouse.”

In this Tuesday, July 22, 2014 photo, from left, Paula Van Oppen, Lauren Bennett, Emmalyn Estrada, Natasha Slayton, and Simone Battle of the band, G.R.L. pose for a photo at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. Their self-titled new album released on July 29, 2014. (Photo by Casey Curry/Invision/AP)

Her death comes more than a decade after Simone’s death, which brought G.R.L.’s original line-up to an abrupt end. The group reformed in 2016 and continued to tour over the years, and as of 2021, planned to release new music.

She is survived by her six-year-old daughter, Harlow, whom she shared with dancer and “Footloose” actor Kenny Wormald.

In this Tuesday, July 22, 2014 photo, Lauren Bennett of the band, G.R.L. poses for a photo at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. Their self-titled new album released on July 29, 2014. (Photo by Casey Curry/Invision/AP)

Representatives for Bennett’s family have not released further details regarding her death.