LONDON, ENGLAND – The lead singer of the Cranberries Dolores O’Riordan passed away today in London at age 46. According to the Rolling Stone the band’s publicist released a statement confirming  O’Riordan’s death.

The Statement said “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. Family members are devastated to hear the breaking news and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”

No cause of death has been revealed.

According to BBC News O’Riordan was reported to have unspecified back problems, which caused the cancellation of the second part of the Cranberries most recent European tour, although in late 2017 O’Riordan claimed to have been recovering and performed at a private event.

WMWV sister station Magic 104 Morning Show host Gino Devaney had a chance to interview O’Riordan last year about their latest album. You can listen to the interview below.

O’Riordan was the lead singer of The Cranberries for 13 years before the band took a break starting in 2003, reuniting in 2009.

According to wikipedia Dolores Mary Eileen O’Riordan was born and brought up in Limerick, Ireland. She is survived by her three children, who she had with her ex husband and former Duran Duran tour manager Don Burton.

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Mark your calendars for Tuesday, July 4, 2017…it’s Independence Day, officially funkified by Motor Booty Affair, returning to Schouler Park in Mount Washington Valley!

That’s right…the Town of Conway is putting on one of the funkiest, freshest celebrations it’s ever seen, and we want to see you and your entire family there! Get out those bellbottoms, shades, and dancin’ shoes right now, and make sure you’re in crowd! Here’s a full line-up of the day…

Conway Village
1:30pm Parade

North Conway Village – Schouler Park
3:45pm – National Anthem
4:00pm – Act One Dance Company
5:00pm – Riley & Dan Parkhurst
6:00pm – Noah Smith (WMWV Song of the Year Contest Winner)
7:30pm – Motor Booty Affair
9:30pm – Fireworks

AND…don’t forget the Conway Scenic Railroad will be offering rides from Conway Village, departing at 2:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm and 7:00pm. Return to Conway will be 10:15pm. Roundtrip rates are $5.00 for adults, $1.00 for children (4-12) and under 4 free. Note: Stroller space is limited, only umbrella (fold up) can be accommodated.

This funkadelic day is presented by the Town of Conway and Mount Washington Radio Group (WMWV, WVMJ – Magic and WBNC – Easy), and sponsored by Zeb’s General Store, Profile Motors, The Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, GoSolar New Hampshire, White Mountains Community College, the Christmas Loft of North Conway and North Woodstock.

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