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Saph	06-09-2014 08:14 AM

GRL's 'Simone Battle' dead at 25

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Simone Battle, best known as a member of GRL and for her stint on “The X Factor,” has reportedly passed away. She was 25.

A childhood friend of the singer, Derek Butler, posted the following on his Instagram account today

http://image.take40.com/300x225/simo...rl_300x225.jpg

"I'm still in shock and in disbelief to have confirmed the death of my childhood friend @SimoneBattle," read the post.

"Her heart was pure gold and her star power limitless. Rest in sweet peace Angel. #simonebattle #rip #grl"

Posts by stylist Charlie Brianna, singer Drew (who competed against Simone on the first US series of X Factor), and Hit The Floor star Taylour Paige have all posted tributes to Simone.

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Fetch The Bolt Cutters

06-09-2014 08:15 AM

omfg D:
rip :sad:

he likes boys was flawless

Marc	06-09-2014 08:21 AM

I have no idea who she was but that's ridiculously young

Firewire

06-09-2014 08:24 AM

This is terribly sad, I remember rooting for her on X Factor and really like GRL. Honestly heartbreaking.

Jake.

06-09-2014 08:34 AM

That's so young! :( RIP

Samm	06-09-2014 08:53 AM

Sad :(

Pete.

06-09-2014 09:17 AM

No she was so young http://i.imgur.com/SUQjGNT.png

Shaun

06-09-2014 09:32 AM

that's so awful, their first song's about to chart tomorrow :( I heard it was suicide? R.I.P.

Pete.

06-09-2014 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaun (Post 7246051)

that's so awful, their first song's about to chart tomorrow :( I heard it was suicide? R.I.P.

They were going to get big over here, and they were already in USA

Sophiee

06-09-2014 10:44 AM

rip, that's so young :( I love that song they did.

Loukas

06-09-2014 10:48 AM

OMG what!?!?!!? That's really upsetting :( I really liked ugly heart!! :(

Braden

06-09-2014 10:51 AM

I can't believe this. I was such a fan of hers on The X Factor.

Too young. RIP :(

I remember rooting for her so much, her judges houses performance was one of my favourites of any X Factor

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Cal.	06-09-2014 10:52 AM

whatttttttttttttttttt? :shocked:

Black Dagger

06-09-2014 11:13 AM

I've been listening to Ugly Heart all week on repeat and Simone was my fave, horrible news.

Loukas

06-09-2014 11:14 AM

Nobody has yet to confirm the news though right?

Pete.

06-09-2014 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Loukas (Post 7246214)

Nobody has yet to confirm the news though right?

Her friend announced it through Instagram but there has been no official Band announcement

Black Dagger

06-09-2014 11:15 AM

None of the other members of GRL have updated their social media but if her best friend is saying it?

Jordan.

06-09-2014 11:36 AM

omg R.I.P :worry:

Headie

06-09-2014 11:48 AM

I really hope this isn't true, it hasn't been confirmed yet either

I loved her so much, my fave on X Factor USA and my fave in GRL :(

Pete.

06-09-2014 01:39 PM

Her Dad has confirmed her death to the Daily Mail :sad:

Loukas

06-09-2014 01:40 PM

Reign Deer Entertainment, Robin Antin, Kemosabe Records and RCA Records have released a joint statement confirming the death of the rising pop star.

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“We are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the loss of Simone Battle of G.R.L. Simone was an exceptional young talent and human being, and we are all devastated to learn of her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and loved ones at this time.”

Bluerang1

06-09-2014 02:07 PM

Such sad news

reece(:

06-09-2014 03:24 PM

:bawling:

Amy Jade

06-09-2014 03:37 PM

Very sad news, so heartbreaking for such a talented young woman to pass away just as she was finding success.

Ugly Heart is a great tune.

RIP

reece(:

06-09-2014 04:23 PM

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