Simone Battle | |
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 Battle in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Simone Sherise Battle |
| Born | June 17, 1989 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | September 5, 2014 (aged 25) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2006–2014 |
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| Formerly of | G.R.L. |
Simone Sherise Battle (June 17, 1989 – September 5, 2014) was an American singer, dancer and actress. Beginning her career after appearing in the American series Zoey 101 and Everybody Hates Chris, she also starred in several music videos and in the film We the Party (2012) alongside Snoop Dogg. Battle garnered attention after auditioning for the American version of The X Factor in 2011, and was eliminated at the first live show.
In 2012, she joined the original line up for American girl group G.R.L, and the group rose to prominence in 2014 for their single "Wild Wild Love", with American rapper and singer Pitbull. The song reached the top ten in Australia, Belgium, Norway, Scotland, United Kingdom and became their first chart entry on the US Billboard Hot 100. In June 2014, "Ugly Heart" was released to critical acclaim and became the group's second consecutive hit and reached the top ten in Ireland, Scotland, Sweden, and Australia.
Three months after the success of "Ugly Heart" Battle died by suicide at the age of 25, after struggling with depression. Following her death, the group dedicated their single "Lighthouse" to her.