Her publicist confirmed the sad news in a statement which read: "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."
Many musicians and celebrities have since taken to social media to pay their respects to the Irish musician.
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Dolores O’Riordan dead: James Corden and Duran Duran have paid tribute
Dolores O’Riordan was part of Irish rock band The Cranberries
Dolores O’Riordan and The Cranberries had an immense influence on rock and pop music
President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins
President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, issued a statement in tribute to the mother-of-three and spoke of the “great sadness” he felt at hearing of her shock passing.
It read: ”It is with great sadness that I have learned of the death of Dolores O’Riordan, musician, singer and song writer.
"Dolores O’Riordan and The Cranberries had an immense influence on rock and pop music in Ireland and internationally. I recall with fondness the late Limerick TD Jim Kemmy’s introduction of her and The Cranberries to me, and the pride he and so many others took in their successes.
"To all those who follow and support Irish music, Irish musicians and the performing arts her death will be a big loss."
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Dolores O’Riordan passed away suddenly aged 46
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Duran Duran paid tribute to Dolores O’Riordan
Irish band Kodaline also paid their respects to Dolores and wrote about their fond memories of touring with the singer on Twitter.
They wrote: “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.”
English group Duran Duran said: “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.”
James Corden also recalled a sweet memory of when he met the singer, writing: “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.”
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James Corden recalled a fond memory of Duran Duran paid tribute to Dolores O’Riordan
Dave Davies shared a picture of himself alongside Dolores O’Riordan
Irish musician Hozier commented 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.”
Dave Davies of The Kinks posted a picture of himself alongside Dolores as he paid tribute.
“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,” he wrote.
Her publicist confirmed the sad news in a statement which read: "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."
Many musicians and celebrities have since taken to social media to pay their respects to the Irish musician.
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Dolores O’Riordan dead: James Corden and Duran Duran have paid tribute
Dolores O’Riordan was part of Irish rock band The Cranberries
Dolores O’Riordan and The Cranberries had an immense influence on rock and pop music
President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins
President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, issued a statement in tribute to the mother-of-three and spoke of the “great sadness” he felt at hearing of her shock passing.
It read: ”It is with great sadness that I have learned of the death of Dolores O’Riordan, musician, singer and song writer.
"Dolores O’Riordan and The Cranberries had an immense influence on rock and pop music in Ireland and internationally. I recall with fondness the late Limerick TD Jim Kemmy’s introduction of her and The Cranberries to me, and the pride he and so many others took in their successes.
"To all those who follow and support Irish music, Irish musicians and the performing arts her death will be a big loss."
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Dolores O’Riordan passed away suddenly aged 46
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Duran Duran paid tribute to Dolores O’Riordan
Irish band Kodaline also paid their respects to Dolores and wrote about their fond memories of touring with the singer on Twitter.
They wrote: “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.”
English group Duran Duran said: “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.”
James Corden also recalled a sweet memory of when he met the singer, writing: “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.”
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James Corden recalled a fond memory of Duran Duran paid tribute to Dolores O’Riordan
Dave Davies shared a picture of himself alongside Dolores O’Riordan
Irish musician Hozier commented 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.”
Dave Davies of The Kinks posted a picture of himself alongside Dolores as he paid tribute.
“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,” he wrote.
Her publicist confirmed the sad news in a statement which read: "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."
Many musicians and celebrities have since taken to social media to pay their respects to the Irish musician.
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Dolores O’Riordan dead: James Corden and Duran Duran have paid tribute
Dolores O’Riordan was part of Irish rock band The Cranberries
Dolores O’Riordan and The Cranberries had an immense influence on rock and pop music
President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins
President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, issued a statement in tribute to the mother-of-three and spoke of the “great sadness” he felt at hearing of her shock passing.
It read: ”It is with great sadness that I have learned of the death of Dolores O’Riordan, musician, singer and song writer.
"Dolores O’Riordan and The Cranberries had an immense influence on rock and pop music in Ireland and internationally. I recall with fondness the late Limerick TD Jim Kemmy’s introduction of her and The Cranberries to me, and the pride he and so many others took in their successes.
"To all those who follow and support Irish music, Irish musicians and the performing arts her death will be a big loss."
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Dolores O’Riordan passed away suddenly aged 46
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Duran Duran paid tribute to Dolores O’Riordan
Irish band Kodaline also paid their respects to Dolores and wrote about their fond memories of touring with the singer on Twitter.
They wrote: “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.”
English group Duran Duran said: “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.”
James Corden also recalled a sweet memory of when he met the singer, writing: “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.”
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James Corden recalled a fond memory of Duran Duran paid tribute to Dolores O’Riordan
Dave Davies shared a picture of himself alongside Dolores O’Riordan
Irish musician Hozier commented 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.”
Dave Davies of The Kinks posted a picture of himself alongside Dolores as he paid tribute.
“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,” he wrote.
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