O'Riordan's former bandmates vow that the frontwoman 'will always be with us'
Yesterday marked two years since Dolores O'Riordan died.
The Cranberries frontwoman died on January 15th 2018 at the age of 46, and her death saw tributes paid from all four corners of the music world.
Since she passed away, her former bandmates released the final Cranberries album, pieced together using demos that she had sang on. 'In the End' was released in April 2019 and was seen by many as a fitting end to her legacy.
To mark the anniversary of her death, Cranberries drummer Fergal Lawler took to Twitter with a poignant message to share with fans. He noted that he had heard 'Linger' on the radio and that it was both sad and uplifting:
“Ferg here. It’s hard to believe that it’s been two years since Dolores’s passing. Linger was playing on the radio this morning, listening to it was both sad + uplifting. Sad because she has passed but uplifting because she will always be with us through her voice and her songs.” pic.twitter.com/Ski7G0Zghg
— The Cranberries (@The_Cranberries) January 15, 2020
Other fans joined in with their own tributes:
Remembering & Honoring the Music of Dolores O’Riordan throughout the day w/ old favorites & newly enhanced clips like this one w/ Duran Duran‘s Simon LeBon. The 93 minute, 167 clip documentary, “Remembering Dolores” is now on Cranberries Library YouTube. Wishing you peace today pic.twitter.com/WDDKbBndyF
— CranberriesMusicVideoEdits (@TheRealJP2013) January 15, 2020
Today marks 2 years since the passing of Dolores O'Riordan of The Cranberries.
A remarkable voice, gone too soon. RIP Dolores. pic.twitter.com/4r9kofWrj5— Absolute Radio 90s (@AbsoluteRadio90) January 15, 2020
January 15th mark's the 2nd anniversary of the world's and our city's beloved treasure Dolores O'Riordan of The Cranberries 💖😔
R.I.P Dolores 🇮🇪 pic.twitter.com/95b6t9FGuw— ตíkҽ☘️cҽlԵíc🇮🇪🇵🇸🏴☘️ (@Mickers1916) January 15, 2020
As daft as it sounds the music of The Cranberries was a huge part of me getting through secondary school.
Hard to believe it’s been 2 years since we lost the incredibly talented, Dolores O’Riordan.
“You’ve got me wrapped around your finger” pic.twitter.com/IZyyX6VzqW— g (@pbrstreetskwad) January 15, 2020
The band have also been nominated for their first Grammy Award for 'Best Rock Album'. The ceremony takes place on January 26th.