Fans Saddened, Shocked by Death of Cranberries Singer Dolores O'Riordan

News only recently broke that Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan has passed away, but shocked [...]

News only recently broke that Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan has passed away, but shocked fans have already taken to Twitter to share how saddened they are.

"Can't believe Dolores O'Riordan has died, her voice still gives me goosebumps. I'm truly upset," one fan wrote. "Oh my god. This is shocking. I love The Cranberries. This is really sad," another said.

O'Riordan's PR agency released a statement regarding her untimely death, announcing, "Irish and international singer Dolores O'Riordan has died suddenly in London today. She was 46 years old."

"The lead singer with the Irish band The Cranberries, was in London for a short recording session. No further details are available at this time," the statement continued.

One fan noted that "46 is too young" to die, and added, "What a loss. The Cranberries will forever be the sound of my teens."

"The Cranberries take me back to a different time. Got me through some of the angst and up/downs of my last long term relationship. Sad to hear Dolores has died," another fan tweeted.

Many celebrities have also shared sympathetic messages as well, with '80s pop-rock band Duran Duran collectively saying, "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."

"Take Me To Church" singer Hozier also made a statement.

"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 wrote.

Stand-up comedienne and Girls actress Lane Moore tweeted out, "Dolores O'Riordan died today & my heart is shattered & im crying in public. [The Cranberries] have always been one of my biggest influences & greatest comforts as a musician & human being. She was only 46. Her music helped me not die when I thought life would kill me. I feel gutted."

Back on Jan. 4, O'Riordan posted what would be her last message to her Twitter followers, sharing a photo of herself along with the comment, "bye bye Gio. We're off to Ireland."

The Cranberries released a statement on the tragic loss of their singer, announcing her passing and adding, "Family members are devastated to hear the breaking news and have requested privacy at this very difficult time."

No official or speculated cause of death has been announced at the time of this writing.

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