Dolores O’Riordan, vocalist of alt rockers The Cranberries, has tragically passed away at the age of 46.
This occurred whilst she was doing a recording session in London yesterday. O’Riordan had been the band’s lead vocalist since their inception in 1989, which led them to success in the 90s with hits like ‘Zombie’ and ‘Linger’, and releasing five albums until their original break up in 2003. Following, she would go on to a solo career releasing two albums, including 2007’s ‘Are You Listening’ and ‘No Baggage’ in 2009. In that latter year the band would reform and have been active since then, releasing a further two full lengths, 2012’s ‘Roses’ and last year’s ‘Something Else’.
O’Riordan’s fellow bands members had the following to say of her passing:
We are devastated on the passing of our friend Dolores. She was an extraordinary talent and we feel very privileged to have been part of her life from 1989 when we started the Cranberries. The world has lost a true artist today.
Noel, Mike and Fergal— The Cranberries (@The_Cranberries) January 15, 2018
Our thoughts go out to O’Riordan’s friends and family.