Lauren Bennett, 'Party Rock Anthem' Singer, Dies
Her former G.R.L. bandmates announced the death on Instagram, and no cause has been confirmed.
- On Monday, July 6, 2026, singer Lauren Bennett, best known for her feature on the LMFAO hit "Party Rock Anthem," died at 37. No official cause of death was immediately released.
- Bennett began her music career at 18, forming the Paradiso Girls before joining GRL, an American group that achieved international recognition with hits including "Vacation" and "Ugly Heart."
- Bandmates Natasha Slayton, Emmalyn Estrada, and Paula van Oppen released a joint statement Monday, writing, "Our hearts are broken, and we cannot begin to express how much she meant to us."
- Bennett is survived by her daughter, Harlow, born in 2019, and her partner, dancer and actor Kenny Wormald. The family connection reflects her life beyond music.
- GRL's history was marked by tragedy when member Simone Battle died at 25 in 2014; the group dedicated their single "Lighthouse" to her memory. Bennett's passing adds to the group's losses.
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At 37 years of age and due to unknown causes, British singer Lauren Bennett, a member of “GRL” died. It was precisely her colleagues from the group Paula van Oppen, Natasha Slayton and Emmalyn Estrada who published the news on their official Instagram account. “We have a heart broken and there are no words to express what ... Continue reading “Death at 37 years old Lauren Bennett, singer of “Party Rock Anthem” and of GRL” The post Dies at 37 yea…
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Lauren Bennett, G.R.L member and singer on LMFAO’s Party Rock Anthem, dies aged 37
G.R.L. featured on Pitbull’s 2014 tune Wild Wild Love, and their song Ugly Heart peaked at number two on the ARIA Singles Chart that year.
G.R.L. member and ‘Party Rock Anthem’ singer Lauren Bennett dies at 37 - Regional Media News
Lauren Bennett, a member of the girl group G.R.L. who lent her vocals to the LMFAO hit "Party Rock Anthem," has died. She was 37. Her G.R.L. bandmates released a statement on Instagram Monday, writing, "It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Lauren. Our hearts are broken, and we cannot begin to express how much she meant to us." The statement continued, "We will forever cherish the love, laughter, and countless memorie…
Lauren Bennett was also part of the band G.R.L. and her ex-partners confirmed the news via social media.
(Los Angeles=Yonhap News) Correspondent Kim Kyung-yoon = Singer Lauren Bennett, who participated in the 2010s hit song 'Party Rock Anthem,' has passed away at the age of 37.
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