News of the sudden and unexpected death of Cranberries frontwoman Dolores O’Riordan this week at the age of 46 continues to ricochet across the music world, with artists from R.E.M., U2 and Duran Duran to Tonya Donelly, The The’s Matt Johnson, Peter Murphy and The Waterboys’ Mike Scott all paying tribute to the beloved singer via social media.
We’ve rounded some of those up, and will add more as they surface.
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
“We are all saddened to hear the news. Dolores was a brilliant & generous spirit w/ a quick humor & a stunning voice. Our love to the band & to her family & fans.” -Michael Stipe & the whole of R.E.M. & REMHQ pic.twitter.com/qhYN8aXebD
— R.E.M. HQ (@remhq) January 16, 2018
Sad and shocked to hear this. We enjoyed playing with, and listening to, the Cranberries and Dolores’ amazing voice. R.I.P. Dolores. https://t.co/XsAophyNOz
— Mike Mills (@m_millsey) January 15, 2018
Very sad to hear about Dolores O’Riordan’s early death. She would sometimes travel on our tour bus when The Cranberries supported us on an American tour. Sweet girl.
— THE THE (@thethe) January 15, 2018
Travel on well, Dolores O’R. May you find yourself in the County Kerry of heaven.
— Mike Scott (@MickPuck) January 15, 2018
So incredibly sad to be saying goodbye to Dolores O’Riordan far, far too soon. She was an amazing talent and it was an honor (and a lot of fun) to have shared stages with her & @The_Cranberries many years ago. 💔💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/36xiwWkbJT
— Belly (@bellytheband) January 15, 2018
I am so heartbroken to hear about Dolores. Crushed. No words. Sending all love to her children and family 💔❤️
— Tanya Donelly (@TanyaDonelly) January 15, 2018
“Beloved Dolores, it’s so sad that you’ve gone from us. We never said goodbye, but you left us with your songs, your beautiful voice and when we listen, we’ll remember all those good times.” – Simon
“Linger” from Italy: https://t.co/syKe6QgNrf pic.twitter.com/qj5FXbU6Kx
— Duran Duran (@duranduran) January 16, 2018
Really sad news today. A wonderful singer. pic.twitter.com/mXS69bWTrI
— The Darling Buds (@theedarlingbuds) January 15, 2018
