Dolores O’Riordan dead: The Cranberries bandmates 'devastated' as they lead tributes to 'extraordinary talent'

The music world has paid tribute en masse to The Cranberries front woman Dolores O’Riordan, who has died aged 46.

The Irish musician died suddenly on Monday morning in London. She was in the capital for a recording session.

Her Cranberries bandmates led tributes online, telling fans they are “devastated” and describing O'Riordan as an "extraordinary talent".

Noel and Mike Hogan and Fergal Lawler tweeted from the official Cranberries account: "We are devastated on the passing of our friend Dolores.

“She was an extraordinary talent and we feel very privileged to have been part of her life from 1989 when we started the Cranberries.

“The world has lost a true artist today. Noel, Mike and Fergal."

Duran Duran also paid tribute, saying they have been left "crushed" by the news.

“We are crushed to hear the news about the passing of Dolores O’Riordan,” they tweeted. “Our thoughts go out to her family at this terrible time.”

Irish four-piece Kodaline said they were left “absolutely shocked” by the news, tweeting: “@The_Cranberries gave us our first big support when we toured with them around France years ago! Thoughts are with her family and friends.”

Irish pop star Hozier said O’Riordan's voice was “unforgettable” while fellow Irishman Jim Corr of The Corrs offered his “deepest sympathies” to her family.

Former Kinks guitarist Dave Davies was left “shocked” by the news, and revealed he had spoken to O’Riordan before Christmas about writing together.

Chat show host James Corden recalled a time in his teens when he met O’Riordan, who he said ‘made his day’.

He tweeted: “I once met Dolores O’Riordan when I was 15. She was kind and lovely, I got her autograph on my train ticket and it made my day. She had the most amazing voice and presence. So sorry to hear that she’s passed away today x.”