Lauren Bennett, the singer featured on LMFAO’s No. 1 hit “Party Rock Anthem,” has died at 36. Members of Bennett’s former band, G.R.L., released a statement on the band’s official Instagram page on Monday announcing her death. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Lauren,” the statement reads. “Her beautiful spirit touched so many lives, and she will be deeply missed and forever loved.” The English-born singer began her career at just 18 with Paradiso Girls in 2007. She later joined G.R.L. and released songs such as “Ugly Heart” and “Lighthouse.” Throughout her time with those bands, the singer—whose cause of death has not been disclosed—maintained a successful solo career, including her biggest career feat on LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem.” The song spent six weeks at the top of Billboard’s Top 100 and quickly became one of the most recognizable party songs of the 2010s. Bennett also worked with successful artists CeeLo Green and will.i.am. The Daily Beast has reached out to Bennett’s representative for comment.
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