Dolores O'Riordan's Death: Remembering The Cranberries Star

How could such a vibrant voice, the soundtrack to a generation's angst and dreams, be silenced so abruptly? The sudden death of Dolores O'Riordan, the iconic lead singer of The Cranberries, sent shockwaves through the music world, leaving fans grappling with disbelief and sorrow.

The world mourned as news broke of Dolores O'Riordan's passing on January 15, 2018. She was just 46 years old. Her death, which occurred in London where she was scheduled for a recording session, was initially reported as sudden. The subsequent inquest revealed the cause of death to be drowning due to alcohol intoxication, a tragic end for a woman whose voice had touched so many. At the time of her death, Dolores was thousands of miles away from her three children, a poignant detail that added to the heartbreak surrounding her untimely demise.

Dolores Mary Eileen O'Riordan was born on September 6, 1971, in Ballybricken, County Limerick, Ireland. The youngest of nine children, she experienced early childhood loss with two of her siblings passing away in infancy. Growing up in a Roman Catholic family, she developed a passion for music early on, a passion that would eventually catapult her to international stardom.

Dolores O'Riordan: Biographical and Professional Information
Full Name Dolores Mary Eileen O'Riordan
Date of Birth September 6, 1971
Place of Birth Ballybricken, County Limerick, Ireland
Date of Death January 15, 2018
Cause of Death Drowning due to alcohol intoxication
Occupation Singer, Songwriter, Musician
Known For Lead singer of The Cranberries
Years Active 1990-2018
Spouse Don Burton (m. 1994; div. 2014)
Children Taylor Baxter Burton, Molly Leigh Burton, Dakota Rain Burton
Parents Eileen and Terrance O'Riordan
Siblings Terence, Brendan, Donal, PJ, Joseph, Angela (and two deceased in infancy)
Musical Style Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Dream Pop
Associated Acts The Cranberries
Reference The Cranberries Official Website
Heartbreaking Photos Of Dolores O'Riordan's Children At Funeral

Heartbreaking Photos Of Dolores O'Riordan's Children At Funeral

Dolores O'Riordan Funeral See The Heartbreaking Photos

Dolores O'Riordan Funeral See The Heartbreaking Photos

Cranberries star Dolores O'Riordan dies in London aged 46 Daily Mail

Cranberries star Dolores O'Riordan dies in London aged 46 Daily Mail

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