The cause of death has been revealed for Lauren Bennett. As we reported when it happened, she sadly passed away in May at just 36.
As reported by the BBC, the Kent and Medway Coroners' Court revealed that she tragically died of suicide. A statement read out by the coroner explained that Bennett, who was known for being in the girl group G.R.L, and also featured on LMFAO's 2011 hit "Party Rock Anthem", had been struggling with "severe mental health issues" prior to her death.
The coroner's office also revealed that on the morning of her death, she said to her husband Kenny Wormald she was "going out for a walk". Wormald went looking for the pop star after she did not return hours later.
He reportedly utilised the Find My iPhone app and was lead to a rural location, where he found her.
Jytoi Gill, the coroner, also explained that the pop star had previously been diagnosed with Fragile X syndrome. The genetic disorder "can cause anxiety, mood instability and depression," per the outlet.
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The Death of the Pop Star Was Originally Announced by Her Girl Group
As we reported on when it happened, her tragic passing was originally announced in a statement by the pop star's girl group, G.R.L.
There, 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."
The pop star had previously released a song entitled "Hurricane", in which she talked about her mother's struggles with mental health. She said at the time, about her 2015 song, "After seeing my mother suffer with mental struggles for years I then lost a friend to this. It has always affected my life in some way."
"We all at least know someone who has dealt with it or have yourself... The song is a story to show from my eyes what it feels like to suffer from this."
May she rest in peace.
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