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Dolores Mary Eileen O'Riordan (/ oʊ ˈ r ɪər d ən / oh-REER-dən; 6 September 1971 – 15 January 2018) was an Irish musician who was the lead vocalist and lyricist of the alternative rock band The Cranberries.
The usage of Dolores as a given name has its origins in the strong influence of the Roman Catholic Church in Spanish-speaking countries. The name is a reference to Nuestra Señora de los Dolores (or La Virgen María de los Dolores), one of the many titles of Mary, Mother of Jesus, typically translated to Our Lady of Sorrows in English.
Jan 23, 2018 · A tribute to the late Irish singer of the alt-rock band Cranberries, who died unexpectedly in 2018. The article recounts her musical career, personal struggles and legacy.
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- David Browne
Jan 15, 2018 · Dave Fanning, an Irish music journalist and one of the first to discover the Cranberries, talks about how Dolores O'Riordan found a place between grunge and Brit pop that catapulted the band to...
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- Christine Hauser
Sep 6, 2018 · The Cranberries front woman Dolores O'Riordan died by drowning due to alcohol intoxication, an inquest at Westminster Coroner's Court has heard.
5 days ago · Dolores is a name derived from the Virgin Mary's title Nuestra Señora de los Dolores, or Our Lady of the Sorrows. It was once a popular name in the US, but now it is more rare and vintage, with some Harry Potter and Disney associations.
