Lauren Bennett found dead near Meopham, coroner records suicide
The 36-year-old singer was discovered after her husband traced her phone into woodland; the coroner recorded the death as suicide.
Lauren Bennett, 36, the singer who rose to international attention as a member of G.R.L. and through her association with the hit "Party Rock Anthem," was found dead after leaving for a morning walk near her home in Meopham, Kent.
Her husband, actor and choreographer Kenny Wormald, and her father, Richard, began searching when she did not return and did not answer calls. At an inquest in Maidstone it was detailed that Wormald used a device‑tracking app to locate her phone, which led searchers into woodland about a 15‑minute walk from the family home.
Mental health, treatment and a genetic diagnosis
During the hearing officials presented information about Bennett’s recent mental health. Her condition had worsened in January 2026, the inquest heard; she experienced problems with sleep and periods of altered perception of reality, sought psychiatric care and was prescribed therapy.
The proceedings also referred to a diagnosis of fragile X syndrome, a genetic condition that can be associated in some people with developmental, cognitive and psychological difficulties including anxiety. The record noted that the presence of this diagnosis alone cannot be taken as an explanation for the events.
The search ended with the tragic discovery of Bennett’s body in the woodland near the house. The coroner concluded that the death was a suicide.
Bennett’s death has caused deep sorrow among her family and fans. Her work with G.R.L. and her early association with “Party Rock Anthem” remain part of her musical legacy, and the case has refocused attention on the importance of recognising and supporting severe mental health problems.
Photo: press material from the event
