GRL singer Lauren Bennett, who featured on LMFAO's 2011 chart-topping hit 'Party Rock Anthem', has died at the age of 36 after police were called to her home in Meopham, Kent, over concerns for her welfare.
Police Response and Confirmation
Kent Police confirmed that officers were dispatched to an address in Meopham at approximately 2pm on Friday, 29 May 2026, following a welfare concern. Alongside SECAMB (South East Coast Ambulance Service), they attended the scene, where a woman in her 30s was pronounced deceased. The police stated that the death is not being treated as suspicious, and a report has been prepared for the coroner.
Tributes from Former Bandmates
On Monday, Lauren's former GRL bandmates—Emmalyn Estrada, Natasha Slayton, and Paula van Oppen—shared a heartfelt tribute on social media. They wrote: 'It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Lauren. 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. Her beautiful spirit touched so many lives, and she will be deeply missed and forever loved. Rest peacefully, sweet Lauren. You will always be in our hearts. Your GRLS, Em, Tash, and P.'
Outpouring from Music Industry Peers
Aria Crescendo, Lauren's former bandmate from The Paradiso Girls, posted a video montage with the message: 'RIP Lauren my sister my best friend I can't believe you left us. We spoke a week before it all happened and I could not imagine that would be the last time I would be able to talk to you. Love you and miss you forever.'
Jessica Sutta of the Pussycat Dolls—the group on which GRL was modelled—expressed: 'I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. She was magnificent. Beautiful, talented and so incredibly sweet. May she rest in peace.'
Robin Antin, the creative force behind both the Pussycat Dolls and GRL, shared on Instagram Stories: 'I'm so heartbroken... Shattered. My best friend, my family, my love... I will not go a day without missing our late night chats about creative ideas... Laughing our a***** off, sending funny videos back and forth to each other, over and over... I miss you LB... I'll never let go, you're with me forever.'
Legacy and Impact
Lauren Bennett rose to fame as a member of GRL, a group formed by Robin Antin, and gained international recognition for her vocals on LMFAO's 'Party Rock Anthem', which topped charts worldwide in 2011. Her sudden death at 36 has left fans and the music community devastated.
