British singer Lauren Bennett, widely recognized for her feature on LMFAO's 2011 global hit "Party Rock Anthem," has died at the age of 37.
Her former bandmates announced the news on Monday, July 6, 2026.
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Bennett leaves behind a six-year-old daughter, Harlow, whom she shared with dancer Kenny Wormald. An official cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
Bandmates Pay Tribute
Members Emmalyn Estrada, Natasha Slayton, and Paula van Oppen shared the news on the official Instagram account of the girl group G.
R. L.
"It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Lauren," they wrote.
The group expressed their grief over the sudden loss of their former bandmate.
"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," the statement added.
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They continued: "Her beautiful spirit touched so many lives, and she will be deeply missed and forever loved."
Bennett began her musical career in 2007 at age 18 with the Paradiso Girls before collaborating as a solo artist with CeeLo Green and will.
i. am.
She later joined G. R.
L. , which experienced the tragic loss of co-star Simone Battle to suicide in 2014.
That inspired the tribute track "Lighthouse" and Bennett's solo song "Hurricane" about mental health advocacy.
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Slayton, Estrada, and van Oppen concluded their message: "Rest peacefully, sweet Lauren. You will always be in our hearts."
