Lauren Bennett, Singer Who Featured on “Party Rock Anthem,” Died at 36
English singer, dancer, and actress Lauren Bennett died on May 29, 2026, at the age of 36.
Her death was publicly confirmed by her family and her fellow G.R.L. bandmates on July 6, 2026.
Bennett was widely recognized for her memorable bridge and hook vocals on LMFAO’s 2011 global hit “Party Rock Anthem,” one of the best-selling singles of all time.
According to her family, Bennett died at her home in Kent, England. Her father later disclosed that she had experienced a severe reaction to prescribed medication several months before her death. Authorities have since confirmed that the case is being investigated as a suspected suicide, with an official inquest scheduled.
Following the announcement of her passing, Bennett’s G.R.L. bandmates—Emmalyn Estrada, Natasha Slayton, and Paula van Oppen—shared a joint tribute on Instagram, remembering her for her “beautiful spirit” and expressing their heartbreak over the loss.
Born in England, Bennett relocated to Los Angeles at the age of 17 to pursue a music career. She first gained attention as a member of Paradiso Girls, the Robin Antin-created pop group behind the 2009 dance single “Patron Tequila.”
Bennett achieved international fame in 2011 through her featured vocals on LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem.” The song became a worldwide phenomenon, spending six consecutive weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 and earning Diamond certification in the United States.
She later joined the girl group G.R.L., originally conceived as a reboot of The Pussycat Dolls. The group found commercial success with the 2014 single “Ugly Heart” and collaborated with Pitbull on the hit “Wild Wild Love.”
In 2014, G.R.L. suffered a devastating loss when member Simone Battle died by suicide. Two years later, Bennett released the solo single “Hurricane,” a song intended to raise awareness of mental health and encourage those struggling to seek support.
Bennett is survived by her family, including her longtime partner, actor and dancer Kenny Wormald, and their six-year-old daughter, Harlow.
In the United States and Canada, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) or 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline (Canada). If you believe there is an immediate danger, call 911 (or your local emergency services). Reaching out to a trusted friend, family member, or mental health professional can also help.