Irish singer and activist Sinéad O’Connor died aged 56.
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Her family confirmed the news in a statement, expressing their deep sadness and requesting privacy during this difficult time.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time,” a family spokesperson noted.
At this time, no official cause of death has been revealed.
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Sinéad O’Connor obituary
Sinéad O’Connor was a highly acclaimed singer and songwriter from Dublin, known for her powerful and emotive vocals.
She released 10 studio albums and achieved worldwide recognition with her iconic song Nothing Compares 2 U, which earned her the number one world single title at the 1990 Billboard Music Awards.
Recently, Sinéad O’Connor was presented with the inaugural award for Classic Irish Album at the RTÉ Choice Music Awards, where she received a standing ovation.
In her acceptance speech, she dedicated the award to Ireland’s refugee community, expressing her love and support for them.
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The singer leaves behind three children, but she tragically lost her son, Shane, last year at the age of 17.
Despite her own heartbreak, O’Connor continued to show resilience and strength throughout her life and career.
In 2018, Sinéad O’Connor converted to Islam and changed her name to Shuhada Sadaqat. Despite her religious conversion, she continued to perform under her well-known name, Sinead O’Connor.
Her life and journey were captured in a memoir titled Rememberings and a film directed by Kathryn Ferguson.
Sinéad O’Connor was not without controversy in her career. In 1992, she famously tore up a photograph of Pope John Paul II during a performance on Saturday Night Live, sparking a heated debate and drawing attention to social issues.
Reactions to O’Connor’s death
As news of her passing spread, numerous figures from the music industry, politics, and beyond offered their condolences.
Irish artist Jim Fitzpatrick, who had worked with O’Connor, expressed his sadness and admiration for her talent.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar praised her impact on music and culture, while Colm O’Gorman from Amnesty International Ireland lauded her social and cultural influence.
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