Dolores O'Riordan inquest: 'The Cranberries' singer's death after heavy drinking session called 'accidental'
In an inquest, opened to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of 'The Cranberries' singer Dolores O'Riordan, it was heard that O'Riordan had died face up in the bath, dressed in her pajamas. At the time of her death, the singer was apparently intoxicated, with high alcohol levels in her system.
The 'Zombie' singer was found dead in her hotel room at the London Hilton on Park Lane on January 15. At the inquest, where it was stated that Dolores O'Riordan had drunk almost four times the legal drinking limit, the verdict ruled her death as accidental. According to coroner Dr. Shirley Radcliffe, the 'Linger' singer was found "submerged face up in the bath dressed in her pajamas" in the hotel bathroom, where the body was discovered by a maid. By the time the police arrives, the 46-year-old's nose and mouth were completely submerged. The police also discovered five miniature bottles of spirits, a 35cl mini bottle of Champagne and a smoked packet of cigarettes, along with "the packaging for a quantity of medication".