Lauren Bennett, Singer of 'Party Rock Anthem', Dies by Suicide at 36
The British star, known for her role in G.R.L. and LMFAO's hit song, passed away after battling mental health issues.
Lauren Bennett, the British singer who rose to fame as part of the group G.R.L. and through her appearance in the iconic music video for LMFAO's 'Party Rock Anthem', tragically took her own life at the age of 36. 123
Bennett, whose full name was Lauren Elizabeth Bennett, was discovered deceased in Kent on May 29, reportedly leaving behind farewell notes at her home. 13 She was previously diagnosed with Fragile X syndrome, a genetic condition that can affect cognitive development and social interactions, and was receiving special mental health care at the time of her passing. 12
In addition to her work with G.R.L., Bennett gained widespread recognition for her cameo in the 'Party Rock Anthem' video, which has amassed over 2.5 billion views on YouTube. The song was named the fifth most successful of all time by Billboard, having spent six weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2011. 1
Her family and bandmates have expressed profound sorrow over her loss. Richard Bennett, Lauren’s father, shared his disappointment with the care provided by the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) for the five months leading up to her death. 3 Meanwhile, G.R.L. band members have fondly remembered Bennett, highlighting her warmth and talent. 2
Bennett is survived by her 7-year-old daughter, Harlow, whom she had with actor Kenny Wormald. There is conflicting information regarding whether Wormald used Find My iPhone to locate Bennett’s body; while some reports suggest he did, others contradict this claim. 1 3
What we know
- - Lauren Bennett, a British singer and member of G.R.L., died by suicide at the age of 36. 123
- - Bennett was found dead in Kent on May 29. 13
- - She was previously diagnosed with Fragile X syndrome and was under special mental health care. 12
- - Bennett appeared in the music video for LMFAO's 'Party Rock Anthem'. 1
- - 'Party Rock Anthem' was named the fifth most successful song of all time by Billboard. 1
- - Bennett had a 7-year-old daughter named Harlow with Kenny Wormald. 3
What remains unclear
Verification report
Likely accurate — probability of truth 79%, weighted across 16 claims from 3 independent outlets.
- confirmed Lauren Bennett, a British singer and member of G.R.L., died by suicide. (92%)
- confirmed Bennett was 36 years old at the time of her death. (92%)
- likely Bennett was found dead in Kent on May 29. (85%)
- likely Bennett was previously diagnosed with Fragile X syndrome. (85%)
- likely Bennett was under special mental health care at the time of her death. (85%)
- likely Bennett left farewell notes at her home. (73%)
- likely In January before her death, Bennett was hospitalized due to lack of sleep. (73%)
- likely No alcohol or illicit drugs were detected in Bennett's system upon her death. (73%)
- likely Bennett appeared in the music video for LMFAO's 'Party Rock Anthem'. (73%)
- likely 'Party Rock Anthem' was named the fifth most successful song of all time by Billboard. (73%)
- likely The song spent six weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2011. (73%)
- likely The music video for 'Party Rock Anthem' has over 2.5 billion views on YouTube. (73%)
- likely G.R.L. band members expressed deep sorrow and shared cherished memories of Bennett. (67%)
- likely Bennett had a 7-year-old daughter named Harlow with Kenny Wormald. (67%)
- likely Richard Bennett expressed disappointment in the treatment provided by the UK's National Health Service (NHS) for five months prior to Lauren's death. (67%)
- unverified Bennett's husband, Kenny Wormald, located her body using Find My iPhone. (57%)
Sources
- BBC Entertainment — Party Rock Anthem singer struggled with mental health before death
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqp8gpw15e8yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss - E! News — “Party Rock Anthem” Singer Lauren Bennett's Cause of Death Revealed
https://www.eonline.com/news/1437682/lauren-bennett-party-rock-anthem-singer-cause-of-death-ruled-as-suicide?cmpid=rss-syndicate-genericrss-us-top_stories - Page Six — ‘Party Rock Anthem’ singer Lauren Bennett’s tragic cause of death revealed
https://pagesix.com/2026/10/30/celebrity-news/party-rock-anthem-singer-lauren-bennetts-cause-of-death-revealed/