Dolores O’Riordan
The Cranberries lead singer Dolores O’Riordan has died in London, reports the BBC. Her death has also been confirmed by her publicist.
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. Family members are devastated to hear the breaking news and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”
The band members released a statement in their own tweet later, saying, “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 formed in Limerick, Ireland and shot to international fame in the ’90s with hit singles including “Linger” and “Zombie.” Their 1993 debut album Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We? went on to sell over 40 million records worldwide.
The Cranberries had announced a 2017 tour but cancelled remaining dates in May as a result of O’Riordan’s health issues which at the time the group’s website cited as “medical reasons associated with a back problem.”
O’Riordan had also split from her husband of 20 years, Don Burton in 2014. She and Burton have three children together.
