Lauren Bennett died by suicide after mental health struggle — SkimNews
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- Lauren Bennett died by suicide on 29 May in Kent, having been found unresponsive in a rural location after leaving her home for a walk, her husband told the inquest.
- Kenny Wormald discovered Bennett’s body using the Find My iPhone app after she failed to respond to multiple calls and messages from family members.
- Lauren Bennett had been under the care of special mental health services and had previously been hospitalized under a mental health section in January due to severe psychological distress.
- Fragile X syndrome, a genetic condition linked to anxiety and depression, had been diagnosed in Bennett, contributing to her long-term mental health struggles, the coroner’s court heard.
- Pages of farewell notes were found at Bennett’s home, indicating premeditation, though her husband and father said they had no prior indication she would take her life.
- G.R.L. confirmed Bennett’s death on Instagram, expressing profound grief and calling her an irreplaceable part of the group.
Why it matters: Bennett’s death highlights the hidden toll of mental illness even among high-achieving artists with support systems; her diagnosis with Fragile X syndrome and documented treatment resistance underscores the need for better-targeted mental health interventions. The case reveals gaps in crisis prevention despite professional care.
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