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The Guardian is reporting Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dies aged 46:
Death of Irish singer, whose band sold more than 40m records, is being treated as ‘unexplained’
[...] The news was confirmed by her publicist in a statement, but no cause of death has yet been announced. O’Riordan, who had to cancel a tour with a reunited Cranberries in 2017 because of a back problem, had been in London for a recording session.
The statement described the death as sudden, and added: “Family members are devastated to hear the breaking news and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”
A Metropolitan police statement also confirmed the news, and that O’Riordan’s body was found at a Park Lane hotel. “At this early stage the death is being treated as unexplained,” the statement read.
A spokeswoman for the London Hilton on Park Lane said: “It is with deep regret that we can confirm a guest sadly passed away at the hotel on Monday 15 January. We offer our sincere condolences to their family at this difficult time.”
Irish president Michael D Higgins said he learned of the news with “great sadness”, adding: “To all those who follow and support Irish music, Irish musicians and the performing arts, her death will be a big loss.”
Musicians have started to pay tribute, including Irish songwriter Hozier, who said he was “shocked and saddened”, and that O’Riordan’s voice “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.”
The Guardian also has a story up The Cranberries: five of Dolores O’Riordan's best performances which has background stories on — and links to — five of her performances.
Also covered by the BBC.
Though I was not a huge fan, I most certainly recognized a unique and unmistakable voice that carried passion and power. RIP.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday January 16 2018, @09:05AM (4 children)
attack.
Keep in mind Douglas Adams died within about 5 years of her, and he was exercising daily.
While less often than someone in music dying of an OD, suicide, etc, there are plenty of bodily defects/injuries which can suddenly rear their head at any age and find you just as dead as if you were 80. Only difference is, if you survive them you generally have better odds of some form of recovery if you are younger.
(Score: 3, Insightful) by looorg on Tuesday January 16 2018, @12:56PM (3 children)
Middle ages woman dies at hotel, unless someone murdered her -- or the mentioned aneurism or heart attack that usually leaves drugs or suicide which sort of shot to the top of the list if you also have mental issues. I just hope she doesn't come back as a Zombieeeeeee ....
(Score: 2) by frojack on Tuesday January 16 2018, @05:24PM
At least someone dared mention the obvious S word, which everyone else was already thinking.
No, you are mistaken. I've always had this sig.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday January 16 2018, @06:09PM
death by stupid @#$% doctor is also very likely.
(Score: 2) by PartTimeZombie on Tuesday January 16 2018, @08:40PM
From what I understand she suffered from bipolar disorder, so suicide is a possibility. People who have bipolar tend to phrase it as "she died from bipolar" rather than suicide though for what it's worth.