http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-42696376 Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dies suddenly aged 46. A statement from 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." It added: "Family members are devastated to hear the news and have requested privacy at this very difficult time." The Cranberries had to cancel the remainder of the European dates as a result of O'Riordan's health issues. The official Cranberries website cited "medical reasons associated with a back problem" preventing singer Dolores O'Riordan's from performing.