G.R.L. band member Simone Battle has died, aged 25.

by Mamamia Team September 7, 2014

Battle (centre) with band mates from G.R.L

It has been confirmed overnight that Simone Battle, former X Factor contestant and member of girl group G.R.L, has tragically passed away.

The 25-year-old’s body was found at her home in Los Angeles at 8am on Friday, the Daily Mail reports.

A joint statement from Reign Deer Entertainment, Robin Antin, Kemosabe Records and RCA Records has been released overnight. It reads:

Battle’s band members also released a statement mourning the death of their friend and colleague:

G.R.L.’s songs included the platinum hit ‘Ugly Heart’:

Battle rose to fame after being head-hunted by Pussycat Dolls creator Robin Antin.

The band were in Australia only last month promoting their latest album. At the time Battle tweeted, “Just landed in Sydney, Australia!!! Ugly Heart playing on the radio! Just found out its platinum! Life is but a dream!!!”