Simone Battle dead at 25, G.R.L. and X Factor alum found hanging

Simone Battle from G.R.L. and The X Factor USA Season 1 had died from an apparent suicide. The official Twitter account for G.R.L. confirmed the news on Saturday.

Simone was found hanging in her Los Angeles home by the LAPD at 8am on September 6, 2014, reported TMZ.

Death is suspected to be suicide.

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In 2011, Simone Battle was part of Simon Cowell's group on The X Factor but was cut during Week 1 of the live performances by Simon before the viewer vote shows.

In 2012, she joined G.R.L. -- the follow up of The Pussycat Dolls from Robin Antin.

What a tragedy.

H/T: Billboard