'We Are Crushed.' Celebrities React to Death of Cranberries Singer Dolores O’Riordan
The sudden death of Dolores O’Riordan, lead singer of The Cranberries, came as a shock to her fans and fellow musicians.
Celebrities shared their condolences on Twitter Monday, following the announcement from O’Riordan’s publicist Lindsey Holmes that the singer had died at the age of 46. Holmes said Dolores O’Riordan’s family is “devastated” by the news. The cause of her death was not immediately available.
The band Duran Duran tweeted they were “crushed” to hear about the singer.
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
Other musicians lauded O’Rioran’s talent and generosity and expressed their sadness at her loss.
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
I listened to The Cranberries up in my bedroom full blast angry at my parents and the world scream singing into my pillow. I’m so saddened to hear about Dolores O'Riordan’s passing.
— Ingrid Michaelson (@ingridmusic) January 15, 2018
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
Damn. Delores O’riordan passed of #TheCranberries. rip.
A post shared by Questlove Gomez (@questlove) on Jan 15, 2018 at 9:42am PST
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
Nooooo!! Have always adored her songs and voice https://t.co/asBAt1RJl1
— josh groban (@joshgroban) January 15, 2018
