Lauren Bennett’s dad details weeks leading up to singer’s death at 36
New York Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Lauren Bennett, singer known for "Party Rock Anthem," suffered a severe reaction to prescribed medication months before her death at age 36, according to her father Richard Bennett.
- Richard Bennett criticized the UK NHS for failing to provide appropriate treatment for five months during her illness, expressing disappointment but no suspicion about the circumstances of her passing.
- An official investigation into Lauren Bennett's death is underway, led by the Kent and Medway Coroner Service, with an inquest scheduled for October 30; the cause of death has not yet been disclosed.
- Bennett was a member of the group G.R.L. and later formed the duo BENNETT with her brother; she leaves behind a six-year-old daughter and is remembered fondly by family, former bandmates, and fellow artists.
- Her legacy includes significant musical achievements, notably the 2011 hit "Party Rock Anthem," which topped charts worldwide and remains a defining part of her career.
