G.R.L MEMBER SIMONE BATTLE DIES AT 25

 

 The former 'X-Factor' contestant was found in her Los Angeles apartment

Simone Battle, a former X-Factor contestant and member of the girl group G.R.L. has died at 25. Her record company confirms that she was found in her Los Angeles apartment on Friday (September 5), but the cause of death is still unknown. The L.A. County Cororner’s Office said the autopsy has not been completed yet, but TMZ, citing law enforcement sources, has reported Battle’s death was an apparent suicide.

In an official statement from Reign Deer Entertainment, Robin Antin, Kemosabe Records and RCA records, her industry partners mourn the singer’s loss:

“We are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the loss of Simone Battle of G.R.L. Simone was an exceptional young talent and human being, and we are all devastated to learn of her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and loved ones at this time.”

Simone appeared on the 2011 US version of the “X-Factor” and made it to the top 17 on the show. A year later, in 2012, she joined G.R.L, the girl group created by former Pussycat Dolls member Robin Antin. The group appeared on Pitbull’s “Wild Wild Love” that came out this past February