GRL Member Simone Battle’s Death Ruled A Suicide

Simone Battle, a member of the up-and-coming girl group GRL ("Ugly Heart") died from suicide by hanging, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner's office.

The 25-year-old singer and former "X-Factor" contestant was found dead at her West Hollywood home Friday.

GRL founder Robin Antin posted on Instagram, "Simone I will miss your smile, Your adorable laugh, Your loving spirit that you brought to all of us, The joy that you felt when you were singing, dancing, performing, laughing, and goofing around with your GRLs, and most of all the beautiful friendship and bond that tied us all together, that will forever be in my heart..."

She added, "How lucky we are to have had You in our lives Simone, you inspired us all, and touched fans all around the world with your sweet sweet voice and talent. We will NEVER forget...  I Love you sweet Simone Rest in Peace..."

Her fellow bandmates, Paula Van Oppen, Lauren Bennett, Emmalyn Estrada and Natasha Slayton released a joint statement on Instagram which read, "Words cannot express the depth of our loss. Simone's incredible talent was only surpassed by the size of her heart. We will carry her memory with us in everything we do."