Lauren Bennett Party Rock Anthem Singer: 3 Songs to Start With

Lauren Bennett, the Party Rock Anthem singer, passed away at 36. Her former G.R.L. bandmates announced it on July 6, 2026. Here's the news, her career, and the songs to replay.

What Lauren Bennett's Former Bandmates Announced

Lauren Bennett's former bandmates announced her death on July 6, 2026. Records show she died on May 29, 2026, at age 36, a month before her 37th birthday. 

Lauren Bennett's Age and Early Life in Kent

Lauren Diane Bennett-Wormald was an English singer from Meopham, Kent. She was born on June 23, 1989.

She moved to Los Angeles at 17 to join the group Paradiso Girls. Their 2009 single "Patron Tequila" reached No. 3 on Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart.

Her Career Timeline From 2009 to 2017

• 2009: Paradiso Girls release "Patron Tequila".
• 2011: she sings on LMFAO's "Party Rock Anthem" and releases the solo single "I Wish I Wish".
• November 2011: she joins The Pussycat Dolls.
• 2013: the group is renamed G.R.L.
• 2014: the "Ugly Heart" video premieres on June 9.
• 2015: G.R.L. disbands.
• 2016: G.R.L. reforms as a trio, and she releases "Hurricane".
• 2017: she forms the duo Bennett with her brother.

G.R.L. member Simone Battle died in September 2014. The group disbanded the next year.

In 2016, Bennett, Slayton and Jazzy Mejia brought G.R.L. back as a trio.

Cause of Death Speculation 

Wikipedia says the coroner's inquest concluded she died by suicide. We only found that finding there, so treat it as reported, not confirmed by a news outlet.

Her father has said she had a severe reaction to prescribed medication. That is his account, and we haven't seen the inquest confirm it.

Songs to Replay in Her Memory

"Party Rock Anthem" is the one most people know. The 2011 LMFAO single reached No. 1 in about 20 countries, including the US and UK.

Bennett sang the bridge and the hook. It was her first No. 1.

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Here are the songs we'd start with:

• "Party Rock Anthem": her first No. 1, with LMFAO.
• "Ugly Heart": G.R.L.'s single, which reached No. 2 in Australia and No. 11 in the UK.
• "Patron Tequila": the Paradiso Girls song that hit No. 3 on Dance Club Songs.
• "I Wish I Wish": her 2011 solo single.
• "Hurricane": her 2016 solo single.

Where to Find Support in the US and UK

If this story hits close to home, you're not alone. In the US, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans is free to call on 116 123. If someone you know is struggling, reach out to them today.

Listen to Lauren Bennett on VibeSynced

Her biggest songs are bright, loud pop and dance. Tap one to jump straight into the app with that particle already running.

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A fast, flashing light show that fits the club energy of "Party Rock Anthem".

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Lauren Bennett FAQ

When did Lauren Bennett die?

Records show she died on May 29, 2026. Her former bandmates announced it on July 6, 2026.

Where was Lauren Bennett born?

She was born in Meopham, Kent, in England, on June 23, 1989.

What bands was Lauren Bennett in?

She was in Paradiso Girls, then The Pussycat Dolls, which became G.R.L. in 2013. She also formed the duo Bennett with her brother in 2017.

How can I listen to Lauren Bennett's songs?

Search for "Party Rock Anthem" and "Ugly Heart" on your usual music app. Then replay them in the free VibeSynced visualizer with the particle scenes above.