Shocking news this Monday…
Dolores O’Riordan, lead singer with The Cranberries, passed away suddenly on Monday at the age of 46.
The Irish singer had been in London for a short recording session.
A statement from her PR agency said: “Irish and international singer Dolores O’Riordan has died suddenly in London today. She was 46 years old. The lead singer with the Irish band The Cranberries, was in London for a short recording session. No further details are available at this time.”
O’Riordan was born in Limerick in 1971 and she auditioned to be The Cranberries’ lead singer back in 1990, and went on to achieve global success with the group, especially in the mid and early ’90s.
The Cranberries sold more than 40 million records over their career with some of their most popular hits including ‘Zombie’ and ‘Linger’.
Tributes have been pouring in from around the globe for The Cranberries front woman.
Irish President Michael D Higgins said: “It is with great sadness that I have learned of the death of Dolores O’Riordan, musician, singer and song writer.
“Dolores O’Riordan and The Cranberries had an immense influence on rock and pop music in Ireland and internationally.
“I recall with fondness the late Limerick TD Jim Kemmy’s introduction of her and The Cranberries to me, and the pride he and so many others took in their successes.
“To all those who follow and support Irish music, Irish musicians and the performing arts her death will be a big loss.”
My first time hearing Dolores O'Riordan's voice was unforgettable. It threw into question what a voice could sound like in that context of Rock. I'd never heard somebody use their instrument in that way. Shocked and saddened to hear of her passing, thoughts are with her family.
— Hozier (@Hozier) January 15, 2018
Absolutely shocked to hear about the passing of Dolores O'Riordan! @The_Cranberries gave us our first big support when we toured with them around France years ago! Thoughts are with her family and friends
— Kodaline (@Kodaline) January 15, 2018
I’m really shocked that #DoloresORiordan has passed so suddenly
– I was talking to her a couple weeks before Christmas she seemed happy and well – we even spoke about maybe writing some songs together – unbelievable god bless her pic.twitter.com/Pk2QyAaaBw— Dave Davies (@davedavieskinks) January 15, 2018
gone too soon.
rest in power to one of our biggest musical inspirations, dolores o'riordan.
thank you. pic.twitter.com/ZghvQS4p2M— MUNA (@whereisMUNA) January 15, 2018
RIP Dolores O'Riordan …
"My mother, my mom,
She hold me, she hold me
When I was out there.
My father, my father,
He liked me, oh, he liked me.
Does anyone care?"…Still rings in my head. Thank you for the music. #Cranberries #RIPDolores pic.twitter.com/bMAtvEvXZ1
— Mihir Bijur (@MihirBijur) January 15, 2018
I once met Delores O’Riordan when I was 15. She was kind and lovely, I got her autograph on my train ticket and it made my day. She had the most amazing voice and presence. So sorry to hear that she’s passed away today x
— James Corden (@JKCorden) January 15, 2018
💔 Dolores O’Riordan will forever be one of my biggest inspirations and one of the first voices I remember being really struck by. My dad played like 5 CDs over and over and No Need to Argue is one I never stopped listening to. RIP
— KACY HILL (@kacyhill) January 15, 2018
Oh wow. Dolores O’Riordan was a BIG part of my childhood. Helped me give myself permission to be. pic.twitter.com/z7IBtMSzid
— Cameron Esposito (@cameronesposito) January 15, 2018
RIP @DolORiordan A distinguished voice. #memorable Never to be forgotten. You'll be missed. #Peace #love #Harmony #gratitude #appreciation @The_Cranberries Please keep the flame burning bright!
— Rob Alvarado (@RobAlvaradoNYC) January 15, 2018
