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The cause of death for G.R.L.'s Simone Battle was suicide by hanging, a coroner in Los Angeles has ruled.
The 25-year-old rising star was found dead at her home in West Hollywood, California on Friday 5 September. Lieutenant Fred Corral of the Los Angeles County Coroner's Department has confirmed the cause of death as suicide by hanging, and stated that no further details will be released.
The news of her passing was confirmed in a joint statement from Reign Deer Entertainment, Robin Antin, Kemosabe Records, and RCA Records.
"We are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the loss of Simone Battle of G.R.L.," they said. "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."
Since news of Battle's death was revealed, many have paid tribute to her, including her G.R.L. bandmates.
Natasha Slayton posted a statement on Instagram which said: "I am inexplicably heartbroken and overcome with sadness over the loss of our best friend and sister, Simone Battle."
She added: "Simone, I will never understand why you left the way you did, but I will forever love you."
Battle first appeared on the US version of the X Factor in 2011, before Antin (creator of the Pussycat Dolls), asked her to join new band G.R.L. in 2013.
The band have entered the UK top 20 this week, with new single 'Ugly Heart' landing at No.11.
