Simone Battle Dead, 'X-Factor' Beauty Commits Suicide By Hanging: G.R.L Singers, Simon Cowell, & Fans Respond To Shocking Death On Twitter/Instagram

Reports confirm that talented "X-Factor" finalist Simone Battle was found dead in her LA home on Friday (September 5). The 25-year-old songstress died of an apparent suicide - according to TMZ, Battle's boyfriend found her lifeless body hanging from a rod in the closet of her bedroom.

Battle first rose to fame when she recently appeared on the hit reality-singing show, "X-Factor." She later joined the all-girl (Pussycat Doll reboot), G.R.L.

An official autopsy will be conducted on Sunday (September 7).

Details surrounding the shocking death still remain hazy, but according to the infamous gossip webloid, Battle's suicide comes as a total surprise to her family and friends.

Anthony Battle claims that he texted his daughter every day, and she seemed to be doing "just fine." He said, "It's possible she may have had an invisible disability."

No foul play is suspected.

Since news of Battle's passing hit the web, several fans and co-workers have since expressed their sorrowful condolences:

@SimonCowell: "I am so sad to hear about the news Simone Battle has passed away. She was such a fun nice person. It's such a loss. Rest in peace Simone."

@TerrieWilliams: "Deeply saddend by the suicide of 25 y/o Simone Battle - X Factor finalist, member of G.R.L., pray 4 her - and the many others we can/must save. RIP."

‏@factorygirl411: "Wow! #RIPSimoneBattle Sad news."

@WillSinge: "RIP Simone Battle... We all got our demons... Sometimes the fight takes it's toll and becomes too hard :( Rest In Paradise Queen. @grl."

@NicoleScherzy: "Devastated & upset to hear about the passing of @GRLSimone. My prayers go out to her family @robinantinpcd @GRL & my ReignDeer family."

@NeonJungleMusic: "just read the terrible news that Simone Battle has passed away. sending all our love to her family and rest of @grl may her soul RIP - nj."

G.R.L's record label and organizer Robin Antin later released this statement:

"We are deeply saddened by the tragic 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."

RIP, Simone Battle.