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Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dies suddenly at 46

Conor Humphries

 

FILE PHOTO: Irish singer Dolores O'Riordan poses during an autograph session to promote her new solo album in Hong Kong April 24, 2007. REUTERS/Paul Yeung/File Photo

 

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Dolores O‘Riordan, the lead singer of Irish rock group The Cranberries, died suddenly on Monday at the age of 46 during a recording trip to London, her publicist said. The cause of death was unclear.

 

O‘Riordan’s distinctive Irish lilt and yodel helped fuel the Cranberries’ rapid rise in the early 1990s with global hits “Linger” and “Zombie.” The band went on to sell over 40 million records to become Ireland’s second-best-selling rock band after U2.

 

Irish President Michael D. Higgins described O‘Riordan’s death as a big loss to Irish music, saying her influence was “immense”.

 

But a naturally reserved singer, O‘Riordan often struggled with fame, leaving her native Ireland for several years to avoid the spotlight. During her separation from her husband in 2014, she was arrested for attacking a police officer.

 

The singer’s publicist said she died during a short recording trip to London, but declined to comment on the cause of death.

 

“Family members are devastated to hear the breaking news and have requested privacy at this very difficult time,” the publicist, Lindsey Holmes, said in a statement. O‘Riordan is survived by two daughters and a son.

 

Police in London said a woman in her 40s was pronounced dead early on Monday at a hotel on Park Lane in central London.

 

A spokesman said police were continuing inquiries into the death, which was being treated as “unexplained”. The woman had yet to be formally identified, he said.

 

METEORIC RISE

 

The Cranberries shot to fame with their 1993 debut album “Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?” after the hit song “Linger” was picked up by MTV. The band’s first three albums sold a combined 28 million copies.

 

But the strain on O‘Riordan, who was so shy that she performed with her back to the audience during some early concerts, was also becoming clear, with the band cutting short a tour in 1996 citing exhaustion and disillusionment.

 

O‘Riordan left the Cranberries in 2003 and recorded two solo albums, before the band reformed in 2009.

 

O‘Riordan pleaded guilty to headbutting and spitting at an Irish police officer in 2014 following an alleged air rage incident.

 

Last year the Cranberries canceled a number of concerts in North America and Europe, saying O‘Riordan was suffering from back problems.

 

British pop band Duran Duran, whose tour manager, Don Burton, was O‘Riordan’s husband from 1994 until they separated in 2014 and was father to her children, said in a twitter post that they were “crushed” by the news.

 

Irish singer Hozier said he was “shocked and saddened”.

 

“My first time hearing Dolores O‘Riordan’s voice was unforgettable,” he said. “I’d never heard somebody use their instrument in that way.”

 

Reporting by Conor Humphries; Editing by Alison Williams and Robin Pomeroy

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2018-01-16

[Scott]

RIP.   I wasn't a big fan, but I did enjoy some of their music.  

[blowin]

I knew her and her family when she started out on the road to fame in Limerick back in the early 90's. I was always proud when I heard Zombie played in Thailand I used to tell people that band  is from my home town. For people that did not know her she had her problems and was basically a very shy person who ended up on a world stage . She will be missed but her voice and music will live on. Rest easy sweet Dolores.

[FreddieRoyle]

Here is an interesting article it gives some background to her passing - and although it is 3 years old it gives a clear hint at how she might have passed away. RIP Dolores. Sinead O'Connor might not be too far behind you.

 

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/features/dolores-oriordan-the-demons-that-linger-in-her-life-30758766.html

[canuckamuck]

I loved her voice, too bad she couldn't free her mind. Rest in Peace

[tezzainthailand]

6 hours ago, Scott said:

RIP.   I wasn't a big fan, but I did enjoy some of their music.  

'No Need To Argue' is a classic album , so she can be proud of that achievement but still far too young to leave this world.

 

[Cats4ever]

A few years ago, most Thai bands were covering Zombie, some very well. In your head, in your head etc etc.

[NanLaew]

5 minutes ago, Cats4ever said:

A few years ago, most Thai bands were covering Zombie, some very well. In your head, in your head etc etc.

Worst yodeling song EVER.

 

But this is about the loss of a very talented and beautiful artist.

 

RIP.

[zyphodb]

Sad, RIP...

 

I wonder if she ever knew that her song, Zombie would come to be Thailand's favourite English speaking rock song?....

 

 

[worgeordie]

RIP Delores, unique singing voice,some great tunes, 

but when the nearby Karaoke hut starts singing 

Zombie eeeee,it gets in your head and cannot get

to sleep.

regards Worgeordie

[Morch]

Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dies suddenly at 46

 

Suddenly something has happened to me
As I was having my cup of tea
Suddenly I was feeling depressed
I was utterly and totally stressed
Do you know you made me cry
Do you know you made me die

 

 

 

RIP.

 

 

[Kiwiken]

I have all the Cranberry Albums. Like them all. Though he music softened . RIP Delores

[timendres]

9 hours ago, zyphodb said:

Sad, RIP...

 

I wonder if she ever knew that her song, Zombie would come to be Thailand's favourite English speaking rock song?....

She wrote those lyrics. Somewhat rare with modern musicians. A gift. Thank you.

[zyphodb]

12 hours ago, timendres said:

She wrote those lyrics. Somewhat rare with modern musicians. A gift. Thank you.

Not that modern, can't have been any later than 1985 or so....

[ballpoint]

1 hour ago, zyphodb said:

Not that modern, can't have been any later than 1985 or so....

Died in January 2018 at the age of 46 = born 1971= age 14 in 1985.  Powerful lyrics for a 14 year old.  Or maybe she wrote them in 1994, when the song came out?  (Still 24 years ago though, so your point stands).

[atyclb]

 

 

zombie was the irish female singer equivalent of "sunday bloody sunday" u2.  powerful music and lyrics. classic

Edited January 17, 2018 by atyclb

[atyclb]

On 1/16/2018 at 5:31 AM, FreddieRoyle said:

Here is an interesting article it gives some background to her passing - and although it is 3 years old it gives a clear hint at how she might have passed away. RIP Dolores. Sinead O'Connor might not be too far behind you.

 

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/features/dolores-oriordan-the-demons-that-linger-in-her-life-30758766.html

 

 

enlightening article. often pain within the artist can produce great lyrics/music

[johng]

On 16/01/2018 at 1:27 PM, zyphodb said:

I wonder if she ever knew that her song, Zombie would come to be Thailand's favourite English speaking rock song?.

I wonder why Zombie is so popular in Thailand ? its as popular as Hoten California,Yellow Liver and Carabao's Laung

Phor Khoon.

[zyphodb]

I've often wondered the same johng, would love to know the answer....