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Dolores O'Riordan

Irish musician (1971–2018)

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Occupation

Singer-songwriter

Born in

Ballybricken North

Born

September 6, 1971

Zodiac

Virgo

16,934

days lived

46

age at death

Born
September 6, 1971 in 🇮🇪Ballybricken North
Died
January 15, 2018 (aged 46)
Zodiac
♍︎Virgo·pig 🐖
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About

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Dolores Mary Eileen O'Riordan was an Irish singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who achieved international fame as the lead vocalist of the rock band the Cranberries. O'Riordan was the principal songwriter of the band and also played acoustic and electric guitars. She became one of the most recognisable voices in alternative rock and was known for her lilting mezzo-soprano voice, signature yodel, use of keening, and strong Limerick accent.

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Sun Sign

Virgo♍︎

Moon Sign

Aries♈︎

Dominant Element

Earth

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Planetary positions calculated for September 6, 1971

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2018
Day 16,933
Age 46

Death of Dolores O'Riordan

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Jan 15, 2018

Singer Dolores O'Riordan passed away at the age of 46.

2007
Day 12,901
Age 35

Release of 'Something Else' Album

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Jan 1, 2007

Released solo album 'Something Else' with singles 'Ordinary Day'.

Day 12,901
Age 35

Release of 'Are You Listening?' Album

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Jan 1, 2007

Released debut solo album 'Are You Listening?'.

2003
Day 11,440
Age 31

The Cranberries Disbandment (First Time)

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Jan 1, 2003

The Cranberries went on hiatus, leading to solo careers.

2001
Day 10,710
Age 29

Birth of Daughter

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Jan 1, 2001

Welcomed her third child, daughter Dakota Rain.

1997
Day 9,249
Age 25

Birth of Son

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Jan 1, 1997

Welcomed her second child, son Michael.

1996
Day 8,883
Age 24

Release of 'To the Faithful Departed'

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96%
Jan 1, 1996

Released the fourth studio album by The Cranberries.

1994
Day 8,153
Age 22

Marriage to Don Burton

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Jan 1, 1994

Married Don Burton, former manager of Duran Duran.

Day 8,153
Age 22

Birth of Son

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Jan 1, 1994

Welcomed her first child, son Taylor Baxter.

Day 8,153
Age 22

Release of 'No Need to Argue'

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96%
Jan 1, 1994

Released The Cranberries' second album, featuring 'Zombie'.

1993
Day 7,788
Age 21

Release of 'Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?'

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Jan 1, 1993

Released The Cranberries' debut album, achieving global success.

1989
Day 6,327
Age 17

Formation of The Cranberries

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Jan 1, 1989

Joined The Cranberries as lead singer, forming the iconic band.

Day 6,327
Age 17

Early Music Career Beginnings

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Jan 1, 1989

Began her professional music career in Limerick.

1985
Day 4,866
Age 13

Education at Laurel Hill Secondary School

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Jan 1, 1985

Attended Laurel Hill Secondary School for Girls in Limerick.

1971
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Age 0

Birth of Dolores O'Riordan

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Sep 6, 1971

Born Dolores Mary Eileen O'Riordan in Ballybricken, County Limerick, Ireland.