An inquest concluded that British pop singer Lauren Bennett, who appeared in LMFAO’s 2011 hit ‘Party Rock Anthem,’ took her own life after a period of severe mental‑health distress.
Key points
- Lauren Bennett’s death was ruled a suicide following a period of severe mental‑health distress.
- She had been diagnosed with Fragile X syndrome, which can cause anxiety, mood swings and depression.
- Bennett was receiving specialized mental‑health care and had recently been hospitalized for her condition.
- No alcohol or illicit substances were found in her system.
An assistant coroner read a statement on Friday confirming that Lauren Bennett, 36, was found dead in Kent on 29 May and that the coroner’s inquest determined she died by suicide after battling severe mental‑health issues.
Bennett first signed a record deal at 17 and later moved to the United States, joining the American girl group G.R.L, known for the single “Ugly Heart.” She also appeared in the music video for LMFAO’s chart‑topping “Party Rock Anthem,” which Billboard later named the fifth‑most successful song of all time.
Background and career
According to her husband, professional dancer Kenny Wormald, Bennett told him she was going for a walk on the morning of her death. When she failed to return, he and her father searched for her, using Find My iPhone to locate a rural spot where her body was discovered.
The inquest heard that Bennett had been diagnosed with Fragile X syndrome, a genetic disorder associated with anxiety, mood instability and depression. In the month before her death she experienced several sleepless nights, was admitted to hospital under a mental‑health section, and was under the care of special mental‑health services, with the court noting she reacted poorly to medication and felt she would not recover.
Inquest details
Family statements read at the hearing described Bennett as having lived an “amazing life.” Her former group G.R.L posted a tribute on Instagram, expressing heartbreak. Toxicology reports showed no alcohol or illicit drugs in her system at the time of death.
Reader questions
What genetic condition was Lauren Bennett diagnosed with?
She was diagnosed with Fragile X syndrome, a disorder that can lead to anxiety, mood instability and depression.
Did toxicology reports find any drugs or alcohol in her system?
No. The coroner’s report stated that no alcohol or illicit drugs were detected.
Source: yahoo.com
