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Inquest rules singer Lauren Bennett died by suicide
An inquest in Kent found that singer Lauren Bennett died by suicide at age 36.
Bennett was known for featuring on LMFAO’s 2011 hit “Party Rock Anthem” and for being a member of the girl group G.R.L. She was found in woodland near her home on May 29 after telling her husband she was going for a walk.
The inquest heard that she had been struggling with serious mental health problems and had received treatment in the months before her death.
The coroner said Bennett had been diagnosed with Fragile X syndrome, a genetic condition that can affect mental health.
Her death was ruled suicide, and police found nothing suspicious about the circumstances.
A coroner ruled that singer Lauren Bennett died by suicide, according to reports of an inquest held on Friday.
Bennett, 36, was found dead in woodland in Kent on May 29.
She was known for appearing on LMFAO’s 2011 hit Party Rock Anthem and as a member of girl group G.R.L.
The inquest heard that she had experienced serious mental health difficulties and had been diagnosed with Fragile X syndrome.
Her husband, Kenny Wormald, said she had told him she was going for a walk that morning.
- Who
- Lauren Bennett, a 36-year-old singer who was a member of G.R.L.
- What
- A coroner ruled that she died by suicide.
- When
- May 29; the year is not stated.
- Where
- Woodland in Kent, near Meopham, according to Kent Online.
- Why
- The inquest heard that she had been struggling with mental health issues. The sources do not state a single definitive reason.
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Bennett had not slept for days and was taken to Darrent Valley Hospital, Kent Online reported.
After being assessed by NHS mental health services, she was discharged, Kent Online reported.
Bennett attended an appointment with a doctor, who reportedly said she appeared anxious and was suffering from insomnia.
Bennett told her husband she was going for a walk and was later found dead in woodland in Kent.
An inquest was held and the coroner ruled that Bennett died by suicide.
- Age
- 36
- Inquest venue
- Oakwood House, Maidstone
- Coroner
- Jyoti Gill
- Known for
- LMFAO’s 2011 hit Party Rock Anthem
- Diagnosis
- Fragile X syndrome
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What people are saying
continued to report symptoms of distress regarding the effects of the prescribed medication
there was no indication she was going to end her life
Our hearts are broken, and we cannot begin to express how much she meant to us.