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“Party Rock Anthem” singer Laura Bennett’s death is being investigated.
The investigation into the 37-year-old’s passing was opened on June 12, TMZ reported on Tuesday.
Page Six can confirm the investigation is being led by Kent and Medway Coroner Service and expected to proceed until an October 30 inquest.
The former G.R.L. member died on May 29 in her hometown of Meopham, Kent, England.
The group revealed her passing in an Instagram statement on Monday “with great sadness.”
Paula van Oppen, Natasha Slayton and Emmalynn Estrada wrote, “Our hearts are broken, and we cannot begin to express how much she meant to us. We will forever cherish the love, laughter and countless memories she gave us.”
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They added, “Her beautiful spirit touched so many lives, and she will be deeply missed and forever loved.”
The social media upload concluded with a message to Bennett, reading, “Rest peacefully, sweet Lauren. You will always be in our hearts.”
Bennett’s cause of death has yet to be revealed.
Before G.R.L. formed, Bennett competed on “X Factor” in 2007 and became a Paradiso Girls member until the group disbanded in 2010.
She subsequently pursued a solo career and lent her voice to LMFAO’s hit song “Party Rock Anthem” in 2011.
G.R.L. launched in 2013.
The group was together for two years before breaking up in the wake of member Simone Battle’s death by suicide at 25 in September 2014.
The surviving members of G.R.L. got back together in 2016 and continued to tour.
Additionally, Lauren formed BENNETT with brother Ryan Bennett in 2017.
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