James Corden, Hozier and More React to the Unexpected Death of The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
Fellow musicians and fans are mourning the loss of The Cranberries’ lead singer Dolores O’Riordan, who reportedly died in a London hotel at the age of 46.
“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,” O’Riordan’s publicist said in a statement to the BBC. “Family members are devastated to hear the breaking news and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”
Many shared their condolences and personal experiences with the Irish musician on Twitter.
“We are crushed to hear the news about the passing of Dolores O’Riordan,” Duran Duran wrote. “Our thoughts go out to her family at this terrible time.”
Singer Hozier added, “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.”
We are crushed to hear the news about the passing of Dolores O’Riordan. Our thoughts go out to her family at this terrible time. https://t.co/6p20QD2Ii5 pic.twitter.com/vXscj0VGHS
— Duran Duran (@duranduran) January 15, 2018
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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
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James Corden recalled meeting O’Rioran when he was just 15 years old.
“She was kind and lovely, I got her autograph on my train ticket and it made my day,” he tweeted. “She had the most amazing voice and presence. So sorry to hear that she’s passed away today x”
The Irish band Kodaline, Questlove and others also posted tributes on social media.
I once met Delores O’Riordan when I was 15. She was kind and lovely, I got her autograph on my train ticket and it made my day. She had the most amazing voice and presence. So sorry to hear that she’s passed away today x
— James Corden (@JKCorden) January 15, 2018
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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
— Kodaline (@Kodaline) January 15, 2018
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I'm sad to hear of the passing of Dolores O'Riordan RIP.
— Zane Lowe (@zanelowe) January 15, 2018
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My heart hurts
Just heard about Dolores. She was my childhood. Her voice timeless. My deepest condolences to her family and the band at this difficult time. RIP Dolores O’Riordan voice of an Irish angel. https://t.co/M0tbFJlOTT
— KAYA
http://www.KayaJones.com (@KayaJones) January 15, 2018
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The Cranberries’ Zombie was the song of my high school days. Rest In Peace Dolores O’Riordan.
— Fortune Feimster (@fortunefunny) January 15, 2018
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Devastated for fans and her family- Dolores O’Riorden had such an exquisite voice, so distinctive and defining of an era. She would have continued to be a rare musical treasure late into a long life #gonetoosoon https://t.co/2QH2cPgRf6
— Liz Phair (@PhizLair) January 15, 2018
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O’Riordan is survived by her three children, 20-year-old son Taylor, 16-year-old daughter Molly and 12-year-old daughter Dakota.
“The best time in my life was the years spent at home with my family,” she told the Irish News in May 2017. “I love being a mum. My kids don’t see me as a famous person, or have any kind of expectation; I’m just their mum.”