TRIAL WARNING: This article contains mention of death.Lauren Bennett is being treated as a suspected suicide by authorities investigating her May 29 death in the United Kingdom. Several sources with direct knowledge indicate that police are viewing the case through the lens of a suspected suicide, although the formal investigation remains ongoing.According to TMZ, the investigation could take until October before it formally concludes. The extended timeline reflects the thorough nature of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death.
Statement by father criticizing medical care
On Tuesday, Lauren’s father, Richard Bennett, publicly criticized the medical care his daughter received in the months leading up to her death. In a statement posted on social media, Richard addressed the circumstances of his daughter’s death and the care she had received from medical professionals.“We have no suspicions about the circumstances of her death, only deep disappointment that, over five months, medical professionals and NHS services did not treat her properly during her time of greatest need,” Richard said in his public message.She explained the medical problems her daughter faced during this period. According to Richard’s statement, Lauren experienced “a severe reaction to a prescribed medication” months before she died. The father’s public statement suggests that inadequate treatment of this reaction over the five-month period may have contributed to his deteriorating condition.
Memorial service and family meeting
A private memorial service was held in London about a week and a half before the inquest update, bringing together Lauren’s family and closest friends to celebrate her life. Former bandmates from his musical groups were among those attending the gathering, reflecting the impact he had had during his career in the entertainment industry.