Saab Magalona, Ruby Rose, and Other Musicians React to Dolores O’Riordan’s Death

Fans of The Cranberries are mourning today due to the sudden death of the band’s vocalist Dolores O’Riordan. She was 46.

According to BBC, Dolores was found dead at a hotel in Park Lane, London. Her publicist Lindsey Holmes said in a statement that Dolores had a short recording session with the band. While the cause is still unknown, several people, including celebrities, have already posted their condolences and messages for the late singer.

The band confirmed the news via Twitter. “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.”

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.
Noel, Mike and Fergal

— The Cranberries (@The_Cranberries) January 15, 2018

Musicians like Saab Magalona, Halsey, and Ingrid Michaelson also expressed their grief and surprise about Dolores’ passing.

Sad news about The Cranberries’ @DolORiordan ? ?

— Saab (@saabmagalona) January 16, 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

https://twitter.com/ingridmusic/status/952990400448466944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Ftime.com%2F5103437%2Fdolores-oriordan-death-reactions%2F

Nooooo!! Have always adored her songs and voice https://t.co/asBAt1RJl1

— josh groban (@joshgroban) January 15, 2018

Heartbreaking. Dolores O’Riordan was a massive influence for me. I grew up listening to The Cranberries with my mother and learned so much about having an unconventional singing voice. Dolores taught me how to use my voice in a manner that was emotive, even if I wasn’t classically skilled. That people will love it when you MEAN what you SAY. Her voice was beautiful to me. And she was a fierce BADASS trailblazing woman in the rock landscape. (I also learned a thing or two about changing my hair every week it seems). Always an inspiration to me and I’m devastated to hear about her death. Rest In Peace, you were far too young. ❤️

A post shared by halsey (@iamhalsey) on Jan 15, 2018 at 11:05am PST

Pitch Perfect 3 star Ruby Rose said she felt honored to have covered one of her songs in the film.

https://twitter.com/RubyRose/status/953027051098796032

Beauty vlogger Jeffree Star recounted that the very first album he bought was from The Cranberries.

https://twitter.com/JeffreeStar/status/952968295698743296

Anne Curtis shared her favorite The Cranberries lyrics on Instagram Stories and ended her tribute with a heartwarming message.

Dolores is considered “a voice of the generation” in the ’90s with hit songs like “Linger” and “Zombie.” Last year, The Cranberries released an acoustic album titled Something Else and was touring North America and Europe.

Our deepest condolences to the band and everyone whose hearts were touched by Dolores’ music.

 

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