“I enjoyed living in Canada, where my husband comes from, because I was treated like any ordinary person. I became a volunteer at my children's school; I went into the classroom. It was very grounding. I got sick of being famous.”

Irish singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist

Dolores O'Riordan was an Irish singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band the Cranberries. She was one of the most recognisable voices in alternative rock. She was the band’s principal songwriter and also played acoustic and electric guitar. Her singing was noted for a lilting mezzo-soprano range, a distinctive yodel, keening, and a strong Limerick accent.