Dolores O’Riordan sounded pumped and ready to belt out her old tune with a new band the day she died … this according to her last voicemail ever. TMZ has obtained a voice message Dolores left for her longtime friend and label exec, Dan Waite, on…
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Cranberries" Dolores O"Riordan Mourned During Open Coffin Public Reposal in Ireland
Dolores O’Riordan was mourned by hundreds this weekend in her native Ireland during an open coffin public reposal — where bystanders said goodbye to the Cranberries singer. Dolores’ body was on display Sunday at St. Joseph’s Church, where mourners…
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Dolores O"Riordan: Cause of Death Revealed?
The music world was stunned yesterday by news that Cranberries lead singer, Dolores O’Riordan, had passed away unexpectedly at the age of 46.
The death was reportedly sudden and unexpected, leaving fans confused as to what might have befallen the seemingly healthy rock icon.
Earlier today, police issued a statement declaring that there was “nothing suspicious” about O’Riordan’s passing.
The news prompted widespread speculation as to other possible causes.
Not surprisingly, the leading theory seems to be that O’Riordan either took her own life or died accidentally in connection with her history substance abuse.
Both possibilities have been erroneously reported by various media outlets, but currently, there is not enough information to confirm either theory.
Seemingly suggesting that O’Riordan may have overdosed on sleeping pills, The National Enquirer reprinted this quote from a 2014 interview:
“I cannot have sleeping pills around, because if I have a few drinks, I’ll take them,” O’Riordan remarked.
“On tour, it was just so easy to say: ‘I can’t sleep, I’ve had a couple of drinks, maybe I’ll take one.’ Then you take another. Then you don’t wake up. That can happen. I am careful now.”
Irish tabloid The Mirror hinted that O’Riordan’s history of heavy alcohol consumption may have factored into her death, digging up this comment from an interview the singer gave several years ago:
“I am pretty good but sometimes I hit the bottle,” she said.
“Everything is way worse the next morning. I chain smoke when I drink. I have a bad day when I have bad memories and I can’t control them and I hit the bottle. I kind of binge drink. That is kind of my biggest flaw at the moment.”
Both outlets pointed out that O’Riordan’s final years were marred by erratic behavior and domestic unrest.
In 2014, the singer was arrested for assaulting a police officer and a flight attendant on a flight from Dublin to New York.
That same year, her twenty-year marriage ended on contentious terms.
None of this is to say that O’Riordan necessarily turned to drugs in her final years or intentionally ended her own life.
Police say it may be weeks before they’re able to release a cause of death, as they’re currently waiting on results from an intensive toxicology screening.
What matters most to fans, of course, is not the manner in which O’Riordan died, but the cherished body of work she left behind.
Our thoughts go out to her family during this difficult time.
Dolores O’Riordan: Mourned by "Devastated" Bandmates
The sudden passing of Dolores O’Riordan continues to reverberate around the music world.
As previously reported, the lead singer of veteran rock band The Cranberries died suddenly on Monday at the young age of 46.
The cause of death remains a mystery, but a few new details have emerged regarding this unfortunate piece of news.
According to O’Riordan’s longtime friend and Eleven Seven International Managing Director Dan Waite, per People Magazine, the Irish artist had left a voicemail on his phone mere hours before she died.
There was no signs of any kind at the time that the end was near.
“Dolores left me a voice message just after midnight last night stating how much she loved Bad Wolves’ version of Zombie,” said Waite of O’Riordan’s remix of The Cranberries’ 1994 hit track with the hard rock band, Bad Wolves.
He added:
“She was looking forward to seeing me in the studio and recording vocals.”
The singer was scheduled for a recording session on the day of her death.
Concluded Waite to People:
“She sounded full of life, was joking and excited to see me and my wife this week.
“The news of her passing is devastating and my thoughts are with Don her ex-husband, her children, and her mother.”
During O’Riordan’s run as the lead singer of this group, The Cranberries were responsible for eight top-20 hits, foremost among them “Linger,” “Zombie,” and “Dreams.”
Tweeted former co-musicians Noel Hogan, Mike Hogan and Fergal Lawler upon learning of her death:
“We are devastated on the passing of our friend Dolores.
“She was an extraordinary talent and we feel very privileged to have been part of her life from 1989 when we started the Cranberries.
“The world has lost a true artist today.”
O’Riordan’s publicist, meanwhile, confirmed her passing in a statement to earlier in the day.
The statement reads as follows:
“Irish and international singer Dolores O’Riordan has died suddenly in London today. She was 46 years old.
“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. Family members are devastated to hear the breaking news and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”
The band had canceled a number of tour dates last July due to ongoing back problems for O’Riordan, but she recently assured fans she was feeling much better.
In the wake of this news, sales of The Cranberries’ album “Something Else” surged 913,350% on Amazon.
Records by the group also dominated the Top 10 list of iTunes at the moment.
It can at least be comforting to know that music fans are realizing just what kind of special artist O’Riordan was, although the circumstances could not be any sadder.
Eleven Seven Music CEO Allen Kovac, who previously managed The Cranberries, also released a statement.
“From the very first time I met Dolores, I knew she was a great talent. Managing the Cranberries and being part of making ‘Zombie’ one of the biggest records of its time was a great professional honor,” he said, concluding:
“So when Dan Waite called me suggesting a collaboration with Dolores and Bad Wolves’ on Zombie, I was excited to once again be a part of the magic she was able to create.
“My heart goes out to her children, I hope they can find some peace despite this tragic event.”
Dolores O"Riordan, Cranberries Music Sales Up Over 900k Percent After Death
Dolores O’Riordan’s sudden unexplained death has made tidal waves in the music world — just take a look at her sales online … which are up over 900,000%. Dolores’ music both on her own and with her band, The Cranberries, dominated Amazon’s music…
Monday, January 15, 2018
Dolores O"Riordan Dies; Cranberries Singer Was 46
Dolores O’Riordan, lead singer of the popular Irish rock band the Cranberries, has passed away at the age of 46.
Reps for O’ Riordan confirmed the news of her death just moments ago.
O’Riordan’s passing has been described as “sudden,” and the cause of death is currently unknown to the public.
The singer was reportedly in London for a recording session and was rushed to a local hospital, where medical staff were unable to resuscitate her.
Known for her distinctive mezzo-soprano voice, O’Riordan replaced the Cranberries original lead singer after a successful audition in 1990.
During her time as frontwoman, the band enjoyed tremendous commercial success and rose to international fame.
O’Riordan and her bandmates recorded 8 top-20 hits, including such perennially popular tunes as “Linger,” “Zombie,” and “Dreams.”
The band split up in 2003 but reunited after a several-year hiatus, during which O’Riordan recorded two solo albums.
O’Riordan’s frequently-changing style made her a ’90s style icon, and the Cranberries were often name-checked in the pop culture of the time, including a memorable mention in the comedy classic Clueless.
In recent years, the singer made tabloid headlines several times as a result of her tumultuous personal life.
In 2014, O’Riordan was arrested for assaulting a stewardess and a police officer aboard an Aer Lingus flight to New York.
That same year, she split from her husband after 20 years of marriage.
In 2017, the Cranberries released an acoustic album and embarked on an intercontinental tour that was cut short due to O’Riordan’s persistent back problems.
While her band’s popularity peaked in the 1990s, O’Riordan remained an in-demand performer and a popular figure in Ireland until her death.
She was invited to perform at the Vatican on several occasions, and in 2006, she was listed as one of the ten richest women in Ireland.
Loving tributes from friends and fans made O’Riordan a top trending topic on Twitter within minutes of when news of her death went public.
She is survived by two children.
Our thoughts go out to O’Riordan’s family during this difficult time.
Cranberries Singer Dolores O"Riordan Dead at 46
The Cranberries lead singer, Dolores O’Riordan, died Monday in London. Dolores and the rest of the band were reportedly in London for a recording session. A rep for the band would only say she died “suddenly.” The rep offered no further details. The…
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