1. Simone Sherise Battle was an American singer, dancer and actress.
13 Facts About Simone Battle
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Three months after the success of "Ugly Heart" Simone Battle died by suicide at the age of 25, after struggling with depression.
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Simone Battle made her television debut in 2006, having small roles on shows including Zoey 101 and Everybody Hates Chris.
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In 2008, Simone Battle was featured as the main character in the Mary Mary music video "Get Up".
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Simone Battle appeared as a background dancer in the Cali Swag District music video "Teach Me How to Dougie" in 2010.
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Simone Battle sang "When I Grow Up" by The Pussycat Dolls.
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Simone Battle was mentored by Cowell after becoming one of the top 32 contestants in the girls category.
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Simone Battle chose to be part of the live shows with Melanie Amaro, Rachel Crow, Drew, and Tiah Tolliver.
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Simone Battle had noted Battle as being one of his favorite contestants that he has mentored.
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In 2012, Simone Battle starred opposite Mandela Van Peebles, Moises Arias, and Snoop Dogg in her film debut We the Party.
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In 2012, Simone Battle played Olivia in the short film Meanamorphosis.
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Simone Battle was found hanging in her bedroom closet on September 5,2014, at the age of 25.
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Simone Battle's death led to a wide amount of media coverage and responses from fellow entertainers, co-workers, fans, and friends on social media.