IRISH band The Cranberries have spoken of their 'devastation' following the sudden death of lead singer Dolores O'Riordan.
The 46 year old singer was found dead at the Hilton Hotel on Park Lane, London, yesterday morning, January 15.
In a statement on Twitter band members Noel Hogan, Mike Hogan, and Fergal Lawler said: "We are devastated on the passing of our friend Dolores.
'We are devastated.' The Cranberries have paid tribute to singer Dolores O'Riordan. (Picture: JOEL SAGET/AFP/Getty Images)"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."
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
The Limerick band achieved international success with their hits Linger, Dreams, and Zombie.
Announcing her death in a statement yesterday, her publicist said: "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.
"Family members are devastated to hear the breaking news and have requested privacy at this very difficult time."
Metropolitan Police said they were called to a hotel on Park Lane in Westminster at 9.05am yesterday morning.
Ms O'Riordan was pronounced dead at the scene. They added that her death is being treated as "unexplained" at this point.
A book of condolence will be opened at Limerick City and County Council at Merchant's Quay at 10a for Dolores O'Riordan.
