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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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Girl group's first UK hit after singer Simone Battle dies

The US girl group whose singer Simone Battle died two days ago has had its first chart success in Britain.

G.R.L. debuted on the singles chart at number 11 with Ugly Heart after Simone, who was a contestant on X Factor USA, was found dead in her West Hollywood home.

Simone Battle, from girl group G.R.L, was found dead in Los Angeles on Friday.

The group tweeted a tribute to Simone, insisting they will "carry her memory with us in everything we do".

Simon Cowell said on Twitter: "I am so sad to hear about the news Simone Battle has passed away. She was such a fun nice person. It's such a loss. Rest in peace Simone."

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