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DOLORES O’RIORDAN of The Cranberries has passed away suddenly at the age of 46, her publicist confirmed today.
The Limerick band achieved international success in the 1990s with hits like Linger and Zombie, and released their latest album in April of 2017.
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There has been a huge outpouring of grief for the singer from people at home and abroad, with many remembering her unique and powerful voice.
Hozier, Jape, Jim Corr and Kodaline are among the Irish musicians paying tribute to the singer on Twitter:
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.
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
So sad to hear about Dolores O'Riordan, she's one of few artists who is ingrained in my psyche even though i never actively listened to her work, such is the unending genius of songs like Linger and Zombie. thoughts are with her kids and her family. X
Shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Dolores O'Riordan. She inspired a generation of young musicians watching The Cranberries conquer the world. Deepest sympathies to her family & friends. pic.twitter.com/Yla5J15vpc
MayKay of Fight Like Apes and Le Galaxie said O’Riordan was the reason “so many young girls saw a place for themselves in rock music”.
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
The Cranberries soundtracked a number iconic films and TV shows, from Clueless (in which they also got a huge name-drop) to My So-Called Life to, most recently, the Channel 4 comedy Derry Girls.
O’Riordan is being remembered by her fans as the sound of the 90s, and also the sound of Limerick:
I am in utter shock at Dolores O’Riordan’s sudden passing. The Cranberries were the first band I discovered without help from my siblings. I was so proud of everything they did in representing Limerick. #RIPDolores
I can’t get my head around the news about Dolores O’Riordan. As a young girl, I was so proud that this badass female singer & band The Cranberries were Irish and from Limerick So very very sad.
I remember working in a hostel in Brussels as a teenager and hearing the Cranberries and the unmistakeable Limerick accent of Dolores O’Riordan on a Belgian radio station early one morning - I felt so connected to home. Music can be so powerful - that memory is so strong! RIP
— Dr Niamh NicGhabhann Coleman (@Niamh_NicGhabh) January 15, 2018
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Irish musicians are paying tribute to the 'unforgettable' Dolores O'Riordan on Twitter
DOLORES O’RIORDAN of The Cranberries has passed away suddenly at the age of 46, her publicist confirmed today.
The Limerick band achieved international success in the 1990s with hits like Linger and Zombie, and released their latest album in April of 2017.
There has been a huge outpouring of grief for the singer from people at home and abroad, with many remembering her unique and powerful voice.
Hozier, Jape, Jim Corr and Kodaline are among the Irish musicians paying tribute to the singer on Twitter:
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MayKay of Fight Like Apes and Le Galaxie said O’Riordan was the reason “so many young girls saw a place for themselves in rock music”.
The Cranberries soundtracked a number iconic films and TV shows, from Clueless (in which they also got a huge name-drop) to My So-Called Life to, most recently, the Channel 4 comedy Derry Girls.
O’Riordan is being remembered by her fans as the sound of the 90s, and also the sound of Limerick:
RIP to a legend.
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