Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dies aged 46

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The Cranberries lead singer Dolores O'Riordan has died in London at the age of 46, her publicist has confirmed.

The Irish musician, originally from Limerick, led the band to international success in the 90s with singles including Linger and Zombie.

A statement from her publicist said: "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."

It added: "Family members are devastated to hear the breaking news and have requested privacy at this very difficult time."

The Cranberries shot to international fame with their 1993 debut album Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We? and went on to sell over 40 million records worldwide.



http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-42696376

[Cristiano viejo]

A pity. RIP this great singer. I just love Just my imagination.

[Senpai]

Seen this this morning, really depressed me. Ethereal voice, literally of a Nation in my opinion.

[wvwvw]

How very sad. What did she die of? She was a great singer

[Porn Master]

i liked her songs i'm sad too

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No cause of death was revealed. The Irish Times notes that the Cranberries were forced to cancel tour dates in 2017 due to O'Riordan's ill health; the band cited "medical reasons associated with a back problem." O'Riordan had previously been diagnosed as bi-polar.

President of Ireland Michael Higgins said in a statement, "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."

Born in Limerick, Ireland as the youngest in a family of seven children, O'Riordan auditioned to become singer of the Smiths-inspired band The Cranberry Saw Us, formed by brothers Noel and Mike Hogan, in 1990. As lead singer of the Cranberries, O'Riordan fronted what Rolling Stone said in 1995 was "Ireland's biggest musical export since U2."

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[Drusilla]

Loved her voice and The Cranberries.

[LieDetector]

Wow so sad. She had a such a great and soothing voice. RIP

[SCARtem]

I loved her music since 2002, when I accidentally saw her performance on TV, where she sang at the MTV Music Awards. This episode lasted only a couple of seconds, but I was so amazed and for a long time could not find out what the name of this group was.