Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dies at 46

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BBC News 15. January 2018

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The Cranberries lead singer Dolores O'Riordan has died suddenly 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."

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said the police were called to a hotel in Park Lane at 09:05 GMT on Monday, where "a woman in her mid-40s" was pronounced dead at the scene.

The death is, at this stage, unexplained.

Her publicist added: "Family members are devastated to hear the 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.

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


R.I.P. Dolores O'Riordan

 

[Needs More Cowbell]

R.I.P Dolores. A fantastic talent

 

[Mistral Wind]

I'm so sad for her and her familiy.
It's so unfair that a woman so gifted and skilled dies at her age.
I've always loved her songs and voice... They will remain forever.

 

[SanguineRemedy]

She was raging gorgeous with heaps of passion behind her talented music. Too sad.

 

[Hydrazoic Acid]

So sad, she was so young...

 

[joker1961]

Too Young Sheer Sadness At Her Passing Away R.I.P Dolores Thank you for The Music

 

[Sharp Dressed Man]

Was a huge fan of them from around 93 to the end of the 90s. Still listen to them from time to time and play some of their songs on guitar. "Linger" was actually among the absolute first things I learned to play. So yeah, a great influence in many ways and a terrible loss, especially at such a young age.

 

[Vader]

This really sucks. Far too young . Very sad news.
R.I.P.

 

[BikerDude]

Just heard this on NPR.
Sad news indeed.

Apparently she suffered bipolar disorder.
I really hope this isn't another thing related to the meds.
Like Chris Cornell and others.
RIP.

 

[Texas King]

RIP.
Unexpected news.