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Dolores O'Riordan
1971 - 2018
Dolores O'Riordan
1971 - 2018
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BORN
1971
DIED
2018
Dolores O'Riordan Obituary
O'Riordan died in London, where she was recording, publicist Lindsey Holmes said.
"No further details are available at this time," Holmes said, adding that the singer's family was "devastated" by the news.
Formed in Limerick, Ireland at the end of the 1980s, The Cranberries became international stars in the 90s with hits including "Zombie" and "Linger" that fused the alternative rock edge with Celtic-infused pop tunefulness.
Irish President Michael D. Higgins said O'Riordan and the band "had an immense influence on rock and pop music in Ireland and internationally."
"To all those who follow and support Irish music, Irish musicians and the performing arts, her death will be a big loss," he said in a statement.
O'Riordan was The Cranberries' chief lyricist and co-songwriter, and her powerful, sometimes wailing, voice was key to the band's distinctive sound.
The group's 1993 debut album "Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?" sold millions of copies and produced the hit single "Linger."
The follow-up, "No Need to Argue," sold in even greater numbers and contained "Zombie," a howl against Northern Ireland's violent Troubles that topped singles charts in several countries.
The band released three more studio albums before splitting up in 2003. O'Riordan released a solo album, "Are You Listening," in 2007, and another, "No Baggage," in 2009.
The members of The Cranberries reunited that year, releasing the album "Roses" in 2012.
The Cranberries released the acoustic album "Something Else" in 2017 and had been due to tour Europe and North America. The tour was cut short because O'Riordan was suffering from back problems.
In 2014, O'Riordan was accused of assaulting three police officers and a flight attendant during a flight from New York to Ireland. She pleaded guilty and was fined 6,000 euros ($6,600).
Medical records given to the court indicated she was mentally ill at the time of the altercation. After her court hearing O'Riordan urged other people suffering mental illness to seek help.
O'Riordan is survived by her ex-husband, the former Duran Duran tour manager Don Burton, and their three children.
Written by JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press
Copyright © 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
119 Entries
Jamaal Lowe
March 2, 2023
Thinking of you, every day; the joy of encountering your precious soul, never fades away. Love ties, love binds, love transcends all bounds -- and the sound of your voice is still my favorite, to be found. Your physical presence is missed, though you have not missed much here; yet no matter how much time may pass, for me, I always feel your influence near. Thank you for being you, and staying true. I understand it was not the easiest thing to do. I, and many others you reached, will always appreciate, and love you. Dolores...yes, I'm still listening.
May 29, 2020
God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's..My heartfelt condolences to the family's..
Heather Henszey
February 5, 2019
1 year later and I'm still hurting the loss of u Dolores O'Riordan you where favorite singer and alway still will be I listen to your music everyday u will never leave my heart you where my idol miss you RIP Dolores I never forget you your music is the best ever!! ❤
Steve B.
January 2, 2019
Dolores, it has been raining in my heart since I learned of your passing, and I cannot believe it's been nearly a year. I've always loved the Cranberries and was fortunate to see you perform live. I was hopeful of another tour so that I could hear you again. I've spent hours pouring over your performances on YouTube, and my admiration continues to grow. Your music has such an impact on me, for its unique brilliance and compelling sound. Rest in peace, sweet Irish angel.
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Robin Jones
December 27, 2018
Sorry for your loss and to the family. May she rest in peace. Now she singing and dancing with the angels in heaven! Dolores you will be missed!
Dan K
November 12, 2018
By far my favorite singer and band while growing up. Nothing but pure sorrow when I heard of her passing. Her and her band got me through a lot!
Alonna
October 31, 2018
Sending the O'Riordan family my love and condolences. I absolutely loved Dolores' voice and the Cranberries! Nothing like anything I'd ever heard before. I would try and sing like her all the time back in the 90's. Great for vocal stretching lol. What an imprint she made in my life musically. Dolores will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
B Cox
August 3, 2018
Condolences to the O'Riordan family. May your sorrow be soothed by fond memories, and peace from our loving God above.
June 5, 2018
May you rest in peace sweet angel
Cole Roberts
March 26, 2018
Your voice will live forever, dear lady. So memorable and special was your talent, so different and original your singing. Your passing will be mourned in many years to come, your absence is already felt. You gave so much to the world with your music,thru it you'll live forever every time your tmeless hits are played and your name mentioned in memory of fanspat and furure.
D Ram
March 8, 2018
Talented and soothing. I did not know her personally but I do know her music. She will be missed by many.
My deepest condolences to the family and friends that love her. May the God of all comfort, provide what you need to endure the pain of losing your loved one.
Declan O'Brien
February 9, 2018
Since you passed away everything seems to be blurred and overrated in the world you left behind. I do not believe angels exist but if I'm wrong you must have been the most beautiful of them. Daffodils will bloom very soon. I will always miss you. Goodbye Dolores.
Hayliey Daniels
February 7, 2018
my conlences goes to the O'Riordan family Dolores was a beautiful amazing singer and I miss her now that she's gone my heart brokes for her and her children its so sad when someone loses a loved one may she rest in peace beautiful angel.Hayley Daniels
A Caring Neighbor
January 25, 2018
Offering heartfelt condolences and prayers for the O'Riordan family. May God grant solace during this most challenging time. Dolores was truly an amazing and talented lady of integrity. She will be truly missed. With Love & Prayers
Albert Phillips
January 24, 2018
"Saddened and heartbroken beyond belief at the loss of my favorite singer in the whole world. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the band and their families." RIP Dolores O'Riordan
Denise Divelbliss
January 24, 2018
Rest in peace.You were a timeless talent ....
Laurie Butler
January 22, 2018
Sending peace, light and love to her family. Loved her soothing voice and will never forget her. Many love her, hope her family find comfort in that. Blessings Cascading Dolores!
Pam cook
January 22, 2018
Beautiful woman, Beautiful singer, you will be missed! A fan forever ❤
Peace, Love and Understanding
David
January 22, 2018
Dolores,
Wishing you the Peace of Absolution.
RIP
David
John
January 21, 2018
Rest In Peace Dolores.
Thanks for the Memories.
Mary Anne
January 21, 2018
With deepest sympathy to Dolores' family & friends. How sad, to lose such a beautiful & talented woman - so young! Always loved her voice-almost magical! it went to my core-sensing beauty, sincerity & sometimes pain. May she rest in peace now. Sadly, we have lost a unique voice in the music world way too soon!
Ellen Parker
January 20, 2018
Sad loss for everyone! She had an amazing voice, I have all of the album's from The Cranberries. She will be greatly missed, family, friends and the musical community will forever remember her! ❤
Mark Isbell
January 20, 2018
What a great person with a angelic voice. I always loved to hear her sing. My prayers are with the family.
L O
January 19, 2018
My condelences to the family. I'm very sorry for your loss. May listening to her beautiful singing voice and the power of prayer comfort you during this difficult time. Philippians 4:6,7
Lizette Viljoen
January 19, 2018
RIP
Your music will be a part of me for forever...
So many memories...
Gone too soon..
Mary Fleming
January 19, 2018
How sad it is that u have gone You should have lingered a little longer Rest in Peace Dolores O' Riordan
KM
January 19, 2018
To the family of Dolores, you have my deepest sympathy and I'm sure you will miss her very much. I hope you may find comfort with the possibility of being reunited with Dolores in the near future, under peaceful, righteous conditions. John 17:3; 5:28, 29
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Patti Snare
January 19, 2018
David and I always admired your style and cut of cloth.
RIP
XOXO,
Patti & David
Kelly C
January 18, 2018
My most sincere condolences to the friends and family of this beautiful soul . May you all find peace knowing that her words and music will live on forever through each one of us. Thank you Dolores, for sharing with so many! God bless and God- speed
Brian Hurst
January 18, 2018
May you rest in Eternity in the arms of your Guardian Angels.
lynda kaplan
January 18, 2018
Rest in peace...my heart goes out to the family.
Kelly Mara Somoza Furmankiewicz
January 18, 2018
Resta in peace!
January 18, 2018
R.I. p what a beautiful voice xxx
January 18, 2018
RIP Dolores and God Bless your family
Anne
January 18, 2018
A beautiful light went out on Monday, but a magnificent star took its place that night. Forever will I cherish those amazing lyrics that will always be apart of me and fond memories of growing up in Limerick City. Rest in peace Dolores.
Brian Hansard
January 18, 2018
What is lost now remains behind the Locked doors. What remains is the gentle vibration of lost souls reaching out through memories to touch the hearts of men. While asking us what's in our heads while we linger. While Angelic voices to heaven sing of dreams and dreams deferred, reach out to touch the face of God .
- Brian J.Hansard F/I
Brian Swartz
January 18, 2018
So sad to see you go. Of all the female singers you had the most beautiful voice. My heart goes out to family and friends with love
Brian Swartz
Maria Paz Martin
January 18, 2018
It's so sad to lose you forever... Anyway, your voice will stay with us and we'll have you in our hearts forever and ever, or just in our imagination.
RIP.
January 18, 2018
we lost a beautiful soul may the road rise up to meet her
Carlotta
January 17, 2018
May the God of all peace bring comfort to the O'Riordan family and friends at this difficult time.
Lora Swann
January 17, 2018
Your voice soothed the depressed soul but uplifted. You understood but yet sang on...I'm am deeply saddened for your family. Now your voice will be with the angels what a welcoming sound
January 17, 2018
Thank you for sharing your talent, your heart, your strength. Through your songs you deeply touched my soul. Your words helped me get through many tough times in my life. When I sing your songs, still today, they remind me of lessons learned as if I'm singing with a friend. I made it through those times by the grace of God. Singing your joyful songs I felt them with you too. Because there is a light at the end of our journey if we just reach out to it, to dream it, to embrace it. My heart is aching because I feel as though I've lost a friend. But you have left this world a gift that will continue to live on. Thank you. I give my condolences to your family and your dear friends. May Father give them strength and peace.
With much love,
Lake B.
Texas
Valenda Newell
January 17, 2018
PRAYERS and BLESSINGS
January 17, 2018
Dolores, a part of me has passed away with your leaving. My heart is broken. You and your music were along with me in the most difficult times in my life and always were a comfort shelter to my heart and happiness to my spirit in joy. You will always linger in my heart, I will never forget the most beautiful voice. Thanks for your music, lyrics and performance.
All my love to your family and children, God bless you and be with you.
Farah Rios, Mexico City.
January 17, 2018
To Dolores and her family; You gave the world such a precious gift with your music and your beautiful, haunting voice. May you rest in peace and find joy and happiness in your eternal rest. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.
J P
January 17, 2018
Hold on to your memories
For God cares for his creations
And he is close to us
His love is all powerful
His love will embrace you during this time
My prayers are with you
Maria Swardt
January 17, 2018
Dear Dolores, Thank you for your voice and your music. Travel light. Farwell.
Heartbroken and devastated. Condolences to family and loved ones. Much love.
Katelyn Trowbridge
January 17, 2018
Dolores your my where are my idol my inspiration lover you dolores rest in peace
Jamie E.
January 17, 2018
Dear Dolores,
It took a day to hit me but I feel like I've been punched in the stomach and I only feel that way when I've lost someone near and dear to my heart.
As an American teenage boy growing up in the 90's I loved you and your music. I loved your voice. There was a beautiful sadness to many of your songs that I could identify with for whatever reason. I wish I could have known you in person but I think I do know you through your music which lives on. My regards to your children, your family and your friends. Rest in peace love. I'm sure you'll be singing with the angels if you're not already.
Sincerely
Jamie Estevez
Prayer
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit Amen.
I commend you, my dear Dolores to Almighty God, and entrust you to your Creator.
May you rest in the arms of the Lord who formed you from the dust of the earth.
May Holy Mary, the angels and all the saints welcome you now that you have gone forth from this life.
May Christ who was crucified for you, bring you freedom and peace.
May Christ who died for you admit you into his garden of paradise.
May Christ, the true Shepherd, embrace you as one of his flock.
May he forgive all your sins, and set you among those he has chosen.
May you see your Redeemer face to face, and enjoy the vision of God, forever. Amen
ETERNAL rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen
Mike Sniadecki
January 16, 2018
Dolores you and the cranberries were my favorite your music touched my life lifted me up and I will miss you deeply as will so many! Your voice was one of a kind! We will always love you!
My deepest simpathies to your family and love ones! I feel like I lost a dear friend
Mr jody Brachman
January 16, 2018
Hi how are you i loved her music. She seemed nice. My condolences to her family. Take care bye.
January 16, 2018
Now you are free! And let us know from time to time as to how it is !? As life continues in the spirit realm !Much Love !
Treece Bruyere
January 16, 2018
I am heartbroken ... because I loved your voice & music from the beginning when we were carefree teenagers. There will never be another you ... and l shall cherish your tunes forever. You rocked D O'R!
Ricky Wang
January 16, 2018
Dear Dolores,
Thank you for your music, thank you for having your music when we were young.
christian
January 16, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Dolores. May her loving memories provide you solace and may the God of all comfort prove to be your stronghold.
Psalm 18:33
Doug Abshire
January 16, 2018
I always loved you Delores.
Spensdad
January 16, 2018
You were a powerful musician and singer!! Your music helped me through some difficult times. You will always be remembered....
Robert Gilbert
January 16, 2018
Thank you for your wonderful music,but most of all condolences to your family and friends.---Robert Gilbert in Northlake,S.C.-USA.
Benjamin de wit
January 16, 2018
Dear dolores,
Thank you for your music, thank you for having your music while growing up. Your songs (and the bands offcourse) have Always touches me, your voice and your Unique way of performing live.
Thank you..
wadih de fayad
January 16, 2018
RIP
Ode to Dolores O'Riordan
Caroline
January 16, 2018
"Eternal rest grant unto Dolores, oh Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful rest in peace." Amen
Someone who cares
January 16, 2018
Saddening...my heartfelt condolences to the Children, Family and all who knew and cared for this beautiful talented amazing person with an amazing singing voice....Sorry for your tremendous loss
Donal Smith
January 16, 2018
Always Love you! Never forget you.
January 16, 2018
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your love one.
Cindy
January 16, 2018
Soooo sad! What a loss! Beautiful voice!!!
January 16, 2018
I am sorry for your loss.
Sergi Pitarch
January 16, 2018
Angels go to Heaven; Rest in Peace Dolores, your voice, beauty and talent will always remain.
Cristina Pereira
January 16, 2018
É com imensa tristeza que sinto tamanha perda de uma alma tão pura tão verdadeira,prova que nos deixa uma obra transversal que viverá para todo sempre.Inigualavel e intemporal,para sempre Dolores RIP.
Meg
January 16, 2018
Time will pass and the pain will lessen. But the wonderful memories of someone who was very special to the family and friends will be present forever. May the God of all comfort give you peace and strength during this most difficult time. Numbers 6:26. Deepest sympathy!
AA
January 16, 2018
Sorry to see you go so soon. I fell in love with you and your music long ago. Rest in Peace and God Bless you forever.
January 16, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family Dolores O'Riordan. It is so sad to hear this! She will be sorely missed! May God comfort you!
Joey Dirkx
January 16, 2018
Your music guided me througout my life..in good and bad times..always supported me...voice of an angel is no longer whit us...feel so sad..
Rest in peace beautiful angel
Valerie Fahy
January 16, 2018
Rest in peace Dolores sadly sorely missed
MONASTERBOICE IRELAND
VALERIE Fahy
January 16, 2018
REST IN PEACE DOLORES HOW BRILLIANT AND TALENTED YOU WERE. THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WITH YOUR FAMILY ESPECIALLY YOUR CHILDREN MAY YOU REST IN PEACE .
thomas
January 16, 2018
My deepest sympathy to family and friends. May our comforting heavenly Father strengthen and comfort all of you in this time of sorrow.
Tamara Hoyt
January 16, 2018
I was so saddened to hear about Dolores O'Riordan's passing. She had the most haunting voice tinged with the magic of her native Ireland. RIP Dolores...you will be sorely missed.
January 16, 2018
I am so sorry to learn of Dolores' sudden death. The statement says she died while recording at the time.
I share your sorrow and know how the family feels when we lose a loved one so suddenly. Please remember that every birth or death is in God's memory. He cares about us, and we know that such sad times will be things of the past. We await the time when Dolores will be a recipient of the blessings found in Luke 23:43.
Love to the family.
Franklin family
January 16, 2018
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of such an amazing and talented individual. Dolores was such an accomplished musician, and her voice was unbelievable. Our thoughts and prayers are with all her family and friends. The journey ahead will be long and hard, but stay strong in your endeavor to continue on. May it bring you comfort in knowing that thinking of the fond and happy times will keep her alive in your hearts and memory. May the God of all comfort, comfort you during this time of sadness. I also pray for you to have peace. (Isaiah 61:1, 2). Continue treasuring her great accomplishments in your hearts and minds that it may carry you through these difficult moments.
AMAURY ANGELO GONZAGA
January 16, 2018
MINHAS SINCERAS CONDOLENCIAS À FAMILIA POR ESTA INESTIMAVEL PERDA COMO PESSOA E COMO ARTISTA.
Daniele Biagioni
January 16, 2018
Dear Dolores, with you passes away an important part of my life. You taught me music, poetry and inspiration. Withouth you I'd be a different man. This means you will be inside my heart forever. I say a prayer for you to help you to feel the strenght you need.
Yours
Daniele
January 16, 2018
Saddened to hear of the death of Dolores. Condolences to the family.
Kelly Ryder
January 16, 2018
My daughter has two of your cds. My son used to listen to the Cranberries Zombie all of the time. You died far too young and now we'll never experience what you would have recorded later in life. Thank you for the songwriting and music millions loved.
John MacSharry
January 16, 2018
Dolores one work to describe you, CLASS.
Charise Morgan
January 16, 2018
January 16, 2018
So sorry to hear the sad news of this wonderful Limerick ladies passing. Her voice filled the airwaves from my teens onwards and she influenced so many with her songwriting & creativity. She expressed so much in her songwriting and the stories her songs tell are iconic. Much love & comfort to her children, family & friends. Karen O Toole, Navan, Ireland.
Avril Bradley
January 16, 2018
Dolores O'Riordan taken to soon young Mother. Condolences to her Family, friends and Band members. Irish Icon apart of Ireland music Family.
Mario Cavo
January 16, 2018
Ciao bel fiore d'Irlanda!
riposa in pace.
Mario from Italy
January 16, 2018
rest in peace beautiful flower
Mario Cavo
January 16, 2018
Rest in peace beautiful flower!
Mario
Dan Evans
January 16, 2018
Devastated! A true figurehead and one of the greats ! the world is less of a place without you. RIP. Dan.
Humberto Jacobo
January 15, 2018
My greatest idol has gone, you were, are and will always be my inspiration, beautiful girl...
Hardcore fan
January 15, 2018
You will be greatly missed Dolores.your singing voice no one can compare and never will. your beauty and talant. We love you. thank you for the music. RIP.
Lisa Tepper
January 15, 2018
I am so saddened by the death of Dolores O'Riordan. She had such a wonderful voice that will be remembered by all of her fans.
RIP, Dolores.
Inspirational
Jenell Lopez
January 15, 2018
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