The X Factor Simone Battle, former 'The X Factor' finalist, found dead from apparent suicide 09/06/2014 Simone Battle, who competed on The X Factor in 2011, is dead at age 25 from an apparent suicide. Read More RELATED NEWS Simone Battle's death officially ruled a suicide Simone Battle, former 'The X Factor' finalist, found dead from apparent suicideCheryl Cole suing 'The X Factor' producers for at least $2.3 million TAGS: The X Factor Simon Cowell Simone Battle