The singer helped soundtrack one of the biggest pop hits of the last decade, a song that filled dance floors around the world. Now, fans and former bandmates are remembering Lauren Bennett not for chart records alone, but for the warmth and friendships she left behind.
For millions of people, “Party Rock Anthem” was more than just a hit song. In 2011, it became the soundtrack to parties, weddings, sporting events, and countless memories. One of the voices that helped bring that global anthem to life has now fallen silent.
British singer Lauren Bennett, best known for her vocals on LMFAO’s chart-topping hit Party Rock Anthem, has died at the age of 37, prompting an outpouring of tributes from friends, former bandmates and fans who remembered her both as an artist and as someone who left a lasting impression away from the spotlight.
The news was announced on Monday by her former pop group G.R.L., which shared a heartfelt statement on Instagram.
“It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Lauren,” the group wrote. “Our hearts are broken, and we cannot begin to express how much she meant to us.”
The group continued:
“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.”
No cause of death was disclosed. Representatives for Bennett did not immediately respond to the BBC’s request for comment.
Although Bennett built a career across several music projects, she became widely recognised after featuring on LMFAO’s Party Rock Anthem, one of the defining pop songs of the early 2010s.
The single dominated music charts around the world and spent six weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 in 2011. It has since been ranked by Billboard as the fifth most successful song of all time. Bennett also appeared alongside LMFAO members in the song’s music video, which has gone on to attract more than 2.5 billion views on YouTube, making it one of the platform’s most-watched music videos.
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Her career continued beyond that breakthrough moment.
In 2014, Bennett joined G.R.L., a girl group created as a revival of The Pussycat Dolls concept. She performed alongside Paula Van Oppen, Natasha Slayton, Simone Battle and Emmalyn Estrada as the group released songs including Ugly Heart, which became its biggest hit.
That same year, G.R.L. also collaborated with Pitbull on the single Wild Wild Love, further introducing the group to international audiences.
But the group’s journey was marked by tragedy.
Later in 2014, fellow member Simone Battle died by suicide, a devastating loss that deeply affected the band. G.R.L. eventually disbanded in 2015, bringing an abrupt end to a project that had shown considerable promise.
Outside her group work, Bennett also contributed vocals to film soundtracks, including Date Night and 21 Jump Street, quietly building a career that stretched beyond mainstream pop success.
As news of her death spread, tributes began appearing across social media.
Former Paradiso Girls bandmate Aria Crescendo, who shared years of friendship with Bennett, posted an emotional message on Instagram.
“RIP Lauren my sister my best friend I can’t believe you left us.”
She added:
“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.”
Before joining G.R.L., Bennett had also been part of Paradiso Girls, a pop group created by choreographer Robin Antin as a European spin-off of The Pussycat Dolls.
While much of the public remembers Lauren Bennett for one unforgettable chorus that echoed through clubs and arenas around the world, those closest to her are remembering something more personal: a friend, a bandmate, and a woman whose presence reached far beyond the stage.
For fans revisiting the songs she helped create, the music remains. But alongside those familiar melodies now comes a sense of loss, as another voice from a defining era of pop leaves behind memories that continue to resonate long after the music fades.
