Full Breakdown
Lauren Bennett, Voice Behind “Party Rock Anthem,” Dies at 37
7/7/2026, 11:49:20 PM
Announcement of Bennett’s Death
On July 6, 2026, the former members of G.R.L. posted an Instagram message confirming the death of Lauren Bennett, the British vocalist known for her bridge on LMFAO’s 2011 hit “Party Rock Anthem.” The post did not disclose a cause of death. Media outlets reported her age as either 36 or 37, noting that she had died shortly before her June birthday.
Career Path and Notable Achievements
Born on 24 June 1989 in Meopham, Kent, Bennett entered the UK X Factor in 2006, reaching the final twelve. She later joined the Paradiso Girls; their 2009 single “Patron Tequila” reached No. 3 on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart. Bennett’s breakthrough came in 2011 when she sang the bridge and hook on LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem.” In 2012 she joined G.R.L., whose 2014 hit “Ugly Heart” entered the UK Top 20 and who collaborated with Pitbull on “Wild Wild Love.” She also released solo singles “I Wish I Wish” (2011) and “Hurricane” (2016).
Chart Performance and Cultural Reach
“Party Rock Anthem” spent six consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, topped charts in more than twenty countries, and was later ranked the fifth-most successful song of all time by Billboard. “Patron Tequila” reached No. 3 on the U.S. Dance Club Songs chart, while G.R.L.’s “Ugly Heart” entered the UK Top 20 and the top five in Australia and New Zealand.
Official Statement from G.R.L.
On Instagram, G.R.L. wrote: the group was “deeply saddened” by Bennett’s passing, described their “broken” hearts, and pledged to “forever cherish the love, laughter, and countless memories” she shared, adding that her “beautiful spirit” would be “deeply missed and forever loved.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Lauren,” — G.R.L., Instagram
- “Our hearts are broken, and we cannot begin to express how much she meant to us.” — G.R.L., Instagram
- “We will forever cherish the love, laughter, and countless memories she gave us.” — G.R.L., Instagram
- “Her beautiful spirit touched so many lives, and she will be deeply missed and forever loved.” — G.R.L., Instagram
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on Bennett’s age, reporting 36 or 37. The Guardian and Rolling Stone list 37, while TheWrap and Deadline cite 36. The date of death also varies: Kent-Medway coroner records and USA Today say she died on 29 May 2026, a month before her 37th birthday; other outlets state she died “before her June birthday.” No cause of death has been released, and her daughter’s name appears as Harlow in most reports and as Harper in a few.
What’s Next
An inquest into Bennett’s death is set for October in Kent. Friends, including producer Josh Stevens, have pledged tributes, and G.R.L. members have hinted at a possible reunion, though logistical hurdles remain. Bennett’s mental-health advocacy, sparked after Simone Battle’s 2014 suicide, continues to shape her legacy.
