Dolores O'Riordan, singer with The Cranberries, has died aged 46

Dolores O'Riordan, singer and frontwoman of Irish indie-rock back The Cranberries, has died aged 46 in London.

Her publicists released a statement on Monday saying:

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.

The Cranberries subsequently shared the statement to their official Facebook page, with a photo of O'Riordan.