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Updated · WLUC · Jul 6
Lauren Bennett, 'Party Rock Anthem' Singer, Dies at 37
Updated
Updated · WLUC · Jul 6

Lauren Bennett, 'Party Rock Anthem' Singer, Dies at 37

3 articles · Updated · WLUC · Jul 6

Summary

  • G.R.L. announced Monday that Lauren Bennett has died at 37, calling the singer "beloved" and saying her "beautiful spirit touched so many lives."
  • Bennett was best known for featuring on LMFAO's 2011 hit "Party Rock Anthem," one of that year's biggest songs.
  • Her career began at 18 with the Paradiso Girls in 2007; she later went solo, worked with CeeLo Green and will.i.am, and joined G.R.L. for songs including "Vacation" and "Lighthouse."
  • Her cause of death was not disclosed.

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