Lauren Bennett’s dad reveals late singer’s medical issues, says doctors ‘failed to treat her appropriately’
Lauren Bennett’s dad reveals late singer’s medical issues, says doctors ‘failed to treat her appropriately’
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Lauren Bennett of G.R.L performs onstage during the GIRL CULT Festival on Aug. 20, 2017Credit: Scott Dudelson/WireImageKey Points -
Lauren Bennett’s dad opened up about the loss of his daughter and why he believes medical professionals “failed” to treat her “appropriately” before her death in late May.
The singer died at the end of May at the age of 36.
“As a family, we all rallied around her and did everything we could to support her,” Richard Bennett wrote in a social media post on Tuesday.
Lauren Bennett’s dad, Richard Bennett, is opening up after the death of his daughter in late May.
On Tuesday, Richard took to social media to pay tribute to the late singer, best known for providing vocals on LMFAO’s hit “Party Rock Anthem.”
“It is with a broken heart that I share the loss of my beautiful and talented daughter, Lauren Bennett, the love of my life and my pride and joy,” the grieving father began the caption of his post. “Lauren was an incredible person and artist: creative, talented, funny, and as humble as she was beautiful. She was deeply loved by all who knew her and made a lasting impact on countless lives through her music, her kindness, and the way she made people feel.”
He continued, recalling that it was clear Lauren had “a very special gift” from an early age. ”She began performing professionally at just 12 years old, and watching her grow into the artist she became was one of the greatest joys of my life. Her achievements in the music industry were beyond our wildest dreams and continue to make me so proud,” Richard wrote.
Lauren Bennett performs at Temecula Valley Balloon And Wine Festival on June 3, 2017Credit: Daniel Knighton/Getty
Richard took the opportunity to share more about Lauren’s medical issues prior to her death, revealing that months before, she “experienced a severe reaction to a prescribed medication.”
“As a family, we all rallied around her and did everything we could to support her,” he continued. “We have no suspicions regarding the circumstances of her death, only deep disappointment that, for five months, medical professionals and NHS services failed to treat her appropriately during her time of greatest need.”
Despite said disappointment, Richard went on to write: “Lauren was deeply loved and will be missed every day for the rest of our lives. I hope she will be remembered for her remarkable achievements, her beautiful music, and the incredible person she was. Her legacy lives on through her daughter, her family, and through the music she leaves behind.”
“As we navigate this unimaginable loss, we kindly ask for privacy and respect as our family grieves,” the dedication post concluded. “We are deeply grateful for the love, support, and kindness shown by friends, fans, and everyone else who has reached during this incredibly difficult time.”
Richard’s post was shared the same day it was reported that Lauren’s death is being investigated by the Kent and Medway Coroner Service in England.
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TMZ broke the news that Bennett’s official date of death was May 29, and an investigation was opened on June 12. The outlet reported that the inquiry will take place until Oct. 30.
Entertainment Weekly previously reached out to the coroner but has not yet heard back.
G.R.L. members Natasha Slayton, Emmalyn Estrada, Simone Battle, Lauren Bennett, and Paula Van Oppen in 2014Credit: Chris Eastman/Newspix/Getty
The news of Lauren’s death was announced by her former G.R.L. bandmates — Emmalyn Estrada, Natasha Slayton, and Paula Van Oppen — on Monday via social media.
“It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Lauren,” read the statement. “Our hearts are broken, and we cannot begin to express how much she meant to us.”
The message from G.R.L. continued, “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.”
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Lauren performed alongside the other members of G.R.L. from 2013 to 2015. The group released a self-titled EP in 2014, sang on Pitbull’s radio hit “Wild Wild Love,” and were approaching mainstream awareness when Battle died by suicide in September 2015, after a battle with depression. The group released “Lighthouse,” a single in her honor, before disbanding the following year.
Outside of G.R.L., Lauren is best known for her work as a featured artist on tracks from will.i.am and CeeLo Green. In 2011, she joined the Party Rock Tour with LMFAO and was featured on the group’s international hit, “Party Rock Anthem.” The song peaked at No. 1 in 20 countries and became the third best-selling digital song in U.S. history. The music video, which featured Lauren, garnered over 2.5 billion views.
More recently, she released the songs “Reality” and “Hurricane” on her own and also reunited with fellow G.R.L. alums for various projects over the years.
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