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G.R.L. singer's death in LA ruled a suicide

Simone Battle

LOS ANGELES — The death of girl group singer Simone Battle has been ruled a suicide by hanging.

Lt. Fred Corral of the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Department said the cause of death was determined Sunday, two days after the 25-year-old singer was found dead in her West Hollywood home. No further details are being released.

Battle gained notoriety through 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 megahit maker Dr. Luke.

The group was featured on rapper Pitbull’s hit song “Wild Wild Love” earlier this year.

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