Lauren Bennett, 'Party Rock Anthem' singer, cause of death revealed: Reports

The tragic cause of death for British singer Lauren Bennett, best known as a vocalist on LMFAO's global smash Party Rock Anthem, has been officially confirmed following a coroner's inquest.

According to findings delivered at the Kent and Medway Coroners’ Court by assistant coroner Jyoti Gill, Bennett died on May 29, 2026, as reported by Extra and Us Weekly. The musician had told her partner, dancer and actor Kenny Wormald, that she was heading out for a morning walk around 9:00 a.m. Local time, according to Metro.co.uk. When she did not return after several hours, Wormald and Bennett’s father, Richard Bennett, utilized a phone location feature to trace her device to a nearby area of dense forest in Meopham, Kent, as detailed by LiveNOW from FOX and News24.

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‘Party Rock Anthem’ singer Lauren Bennett’s tragic cause of death revealed

During the hearing, assistant coroner Jyoti Gill noted that Bennett had experienced a severe deterioration in her mental health beginning in January 2026, a period that included a brief psychiatric hospitalization following days without sleep, as noted by PerthNow. Court statements indicated that Bennett had been diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome, an inherited genetic condition associated with anxiety and mood instability, and had reported ongoing distress regarding side effects from prescribed medications, as highlighted by Page Six and Tribune.

The tragedy has brought renewed scrutiny to the medical care Bennett received prior to her passing. As reported by The Daily Beast, Richard Bennett expressed deep frustration with the healthcare system, alleging that medical professionals and regional services failed to treat her adequately during her five months of greatest need.

Tributes poured in from across the entertainment world. Members of her former pop group G.R.L.—which previously suffered the loss of bandmate Simone Battle to suicide in September 2014—shared heartfelt statements on Instagram following her passing, remembering her vibrant spirit, creativity, and the deep bonds formed during their years together on stage and in the studio.

Bennett's career spanned multiple successful musical projects. After launching her professional path with the Paradiso Girls, she worked alongside major artists like will.i.am and CeeLo Green before providing the soaring vocals for LMFAO's 2011 global chart-topper Party Rock Anthem. She later achieved further success with G.R.L. Hits such as Ugly Heart and contributions to movie soundtracks.

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