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Death of G.R.L. singer Simone Battle ruled a suicide

The death of G.R.L. band singer Simone Battle has been ruled a suicide by hanging.

The cause of death was determined two days after the 25-year-old was found dead in her West Hollywood home, Los Angeles County Coroner's Lieutenant Fred Corral said.

Battle became known through her performances on The X Factor USA and the group featured on rapper Pitbull's hit song Wild Wild Love earlier this year.

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G.R.L. singer Simone Battle found dead aged 25

Simone Battle was previously a contestant on the US X Factor. Credit: Krista Kennell/ABACA USA

G.R.L. band singer Simone Battle has died aged 25 according to a joint statement from Reign Deer Entertainment, Robin Antin, Kemosabe Records, and RCA Records.

According to reports, Battle was found dead at her home in Los Angeles but the cause of death is not yet known.

Her fellow bandmates Lauren Bennett, Emmalyn Estrada, Natasha Slayton and Paula van Oppen expressed their sadness on Twitter saying "we will carry her memory in everything we do".

G.R.L. reached number six in the UK charts with Pitbull with their single 'Wild Wild Love'. The group, who were formed in 2013, are also on course to enter the top five of the UK's Official Chart this week with their single Ugly Heart.

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