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[RIP] Cranberries Singer Dolores O’Riordan Dead At 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.

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    Irish rock band Kodaline were among the first to pay tribute on social media.

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    Absolutely shocked to hear about the passing of Dolores O'Riordan! @The_Cranberries gave us our first big support when we toured with them around France years ago! Thoughts are with her family and friends

    In 2017 The Cranberries announced a tour including dates in Europe, the UK, and the US.

    However, in May 2017, shortly into the European tour, The Cranberries had to cancel the remainder of the European dates as a result of O'Riordan's health issues.

    The official Cranberries website cited "medical reasons associated with a back problem" preventing singer Dolores O'Riordan's from performing.

    But just before Christmas O'Riordan had posted on Facebook saying she was "feeling good" and had done her "first bit of gigging in months", leading fans to believe she would soon be performing again.

    Hi All, Dolores here. Feeling good! I did my first bit of gigging in months at the weekend, performed a few songs at the...

    O'Riordan split from her husband of 20 years, Don Burton in 2014. She and Burton, who is the former tour manager of Duran Duran, have three children together.

    The singer suffered from bi-polar disorder and was spared a criminal conviction after an air rage incident in 2014.


    http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-42696376
     
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  2. Torn n Frayed

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    Sorry for double post. 46 is far too young..
     
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    awesome singles mid 90s, dear to my heart with a friend of mine I've lost touch freshman year of high school who bought me their album
     
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    Never knew her real name
    but loved a bit her music



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    Not going to say I was a big Cranberries fan, but Zombie is still one of my favorites.

    Too young to go.
     
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  6. Torn n Frayed

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    Saw their first saw @ scumbers in '94 w/Counting Crows and the 'Brixton' Suede..
     
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    I listened to all of the popular songs recently for the first time in forever. RIP

    Another piece of my childhood :oops:
     
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    I was a big fan back in High school, still loved the classic songs.....had no idea she wasn't that much older than I was....gone way too soon.....
     
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    Im sure too much Crannberry wine and coke killed her. As weird as their music was, they started alot of the alternative scene. good band i guess.
     
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    She had an iconic voice. RIP.
     
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    wow very sad news. i don't go to concerts much, but cranberries were one of the few. they played the classics for the fans, so i really appreciated that.

    i had a crush on her too, she was pretty cute.
     
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    Sad news. Underrated band and a beautiful voice.
     
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    I've definitely jammed on guitar to "Zombie" back in the day. She had an iconic voice. She will be missed. I hope she didn't kill herself with or without drugs. That's usually how those hotel room scenarios go. RIP
     
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    RIP one of my all time favorite bands.
     
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    Too sad. Bipolar disorder and depression are hard struggles to overcome. I'll miss her angelic voice.
     
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    Was having a convo about this tonight. Which do you think is their most popular song?

    Zombie? Dreams? Linger?

    I said "Dreams."
     
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    Zombie . . . . .Dreams then Linger

    Rocket River
     
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    Saw the news and came to post this song.

    RIP way too young
     
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  20. GRENDEL

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    I think Zombie is the first song that pops to mind for most......
     
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