The rock world was stunned when learning of the sudden passing of The Cranberries vocalist Dolores O'Riordan in January.
In a shocking revelation, it was revealed today that her official cause of death was drowning due to alcohol intoxication.
BBC reports the coroner ruled the death a "tragic accident." There was no evidence of self-harm. An expert witness noted that she had drank an excessive amount of alcohol. According to the BBC:
PC Natalie Smart, who attended the scene, told the inquest: "I saw Mrs O'Riordan submerged in the bath with her nose and mouth fully under the water."
The inquest heard that there were empty bottles in the room – five miniature bottles and a bottle of champagne – as well as containers of prescription drugs with a quantity of tablets in each container.
Toxicology tests showed only "therapeutic" amounts of medication in O'Riordan's blood, but showed up 330mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood – meaning she was more than four times over the 80mg legal limit for driving.
O'Riordan died while visiting the States to record vocals for what eventually became Bad Wolves' cover of "Zombie," which has been a total smash. Recently, Bad Wolves donated all their royalties from the track to the family of O'Riordan.
