The shocking news of Dolores O’Riordan’s death broke this evening, and tributes are already pouring in for The Cranberries lead singer.
This evening, Dolores’ publicist confirmed in a statement that she had sadly passed away in London at the age of 46, adding that “no further details are available at this time”.
Since the news broke, many fans and friends of the singer have paid tribute to her on social media, including Irish musician Hozier.
My first time hearing Dolores O’Riordan’s voice was unforgettable. It threw into question what a voice could sound like in that context of Rock. I’d never heard somebody use their instrument in that way. Shocked and saddened to hear of her passing, thoughts are with her family.
— Hozier (@Hozier) January 15, 2018
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
— Kodaline (@Kodaline) January 15, 2018
“It is with great sadness that I have learned of the death of Dolores O’Riordan” – President Michael D Higgins leads tributes to Dolores O’Riordan who has died, aged 46. pic.twitter.com/hdVUz9Z8LP
— Today FM News (@TodayFMNews) January 15, 2018
Dolores O’Riordan has had such a huge impact on me in so many ways. Watching the light and shade in her performances, her voice, her attitude. She’s the reason so many young girls saw a place for themselves in rock music. So, so sad. #DoloresORiordan
— MayKay (@MayKapes) January 15, 2018
I’m really shocked that #DoloresORiordan has passed so suddenly
– I was talking to her a couple weeks before Christmas she seemed happy and well – we even spoke about maybe writing some songs together – unbelievable god bless her pic.twitter.com/Pk2QyAaaBw— Dave Davies (@davedavieskinks) January 15, 2018
No ???? #DoloresORiordan Rest In Peace. I will forever know how to flip from full to falsetto because of you. I will be blasting your voice in my car all day today #thecranberries #rip
— Julia Michaels (@imjmichaels) January 15, 2018
Linger – was one of those songs that seemed at the time … to speak to you about where you were in your own life … can’t believe the wonderful talent that was #DoloresORiordan is gone
— Ciara Kelly (@ciarakellydoc) January 15, 2018
I used to turn on my Cranberries CD and just cry and wish to be understood and not mocked or bullied. I used to listen to it at home because I would be called “white girl” on the bus. This album was all I had for awhile. Thank you #DoloresORiordan
— ????????♀️wynter, Miss Stable Genius????????♀️ (@wyntermitchell) January 15, 2018
I’m devastated to hear the news of #doloresoriordan passing #restinpeace #talented #soul #verysad https://t.co/cnm8qVovua
— edele lynch (@edelelynch) January 15, 2018
I can’t express how upsetting this is. Dolores was every pissed off country girl dreaming of escape. She was pure Limerick to the bone, and a rockstar, and that meant anything was possible. She’s too young to be gone. #DoloresORiordan
— Emma B (@betaburns) January 15, 2018
