We were shocked by the death of singer Simone Battle, which has now been ruled a suicide. Here is an excerpt from the coverage on the Huffington Post. Please– if you are having suicidal thoughts, or if you suspect that someone you love may be, seek help. In the Cleveland area, you can call us. In an emergency, or elsewhere in the US, please call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
The death of girl group singer Simone Battle was ruled a suicide by hanging, authorities said Sunday.
The cause of death was determined two days after the 25-year-old Battle was found dead in her West Hollywood home, Los Angeles County Coroner’s Lt. Fred Corral said.
Battle became known through her performances on the television show “X Factor.” Her five-member band — G.R.L., originally a reboot of the Pussycat Dolls — had been signed by mega-hit maker Dr. Luke.
The group was featured on rapper Pitbull’s hit song “Wild Wild Love” earlier this year. Battle told The Associated Press in July that the collaboration gave the group a platform to launch its debut single, “Ugly Heart.”