Sinead O’Connor dies aged 56

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The acclaimed Dublin performer released 10 studio albums, while her song Nothing Compares 2 U was named the number one world single in 1990 by the Billboard Music Awards.

Ms O’Connor was presented with the inaugural award for Classic Irish Album at the RTÉ Choice Music Awards earlier this year.

The singer received a standing ovation as she dedicated the award, for I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got, to “each and every member of Ireland’s refugee community”.


Ms O’Connor is survived by her three children. Her son, Shane, died last year aged 17.

Sinéad O’Connor, acclaimed Dublin singer, dies aged 56

The Dublin performer found worldwide fame with hit single Nothing Compares 2 U in 1990

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[CHEL]

Music legend Sinéad O’Connor dies at the age of 56

 

[dotr]

Music legend Sinéad O’Connor dies at the age of 56

So sorry to learn of this. RIP.

''Sinéad O’Connor has died, it's been reported.

According the Irish Times, the iconic Nothing Compares 2 U singer has passed away at the age of 56.


The Irish singer is survived by three children. Her son Shane passed away last year at the age of 17.

In her final social media post, Sinead tweeted a picture of her late son and wrote: "Been living as undead night creature since. He was the love of my life, the lamp of my soul."

 

[MrsWatson]

May she rest peacefully. Thank you for the music.

 

[Mo Thuairim]

Very sad news. She was a rare talent.

Singer Sinéad O'Connor dies aged 56

Singer Sinéad O'Connor, best known for her hit single Nothing Compares 2 U, has died aged 56.

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[Tealgrove]

Very sad. So very talented but so very troubled. She had a beautiful voice.

Godspeed Sinead

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Sinéad O’Connor, Irish singer who rose to fame with 'Nothing Compares 2 U,' dies at 56

O’Connor was also known for courting controversy, including boycotting the Grammys and ripping up a photo of the pope on NBC's "Saturday Night Live."

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Irish singer Sinead O’Connor has died at the age of 56.

“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,” the singer’s family said in a statement to The Irish Times and the BBC.

The controversial artist rose to fame with her 1990 rendition of the Prince song “Nothing Compares 2 U,” which peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 that same year.

Her death comes one year after her 17-year-old son, Shane O’Connor, died of an apparent suicide. She announced his passing in January 2022...

 

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SINÉAD O'CONNOR EXPRESSED HEARTACHE OVER SON'S SUICIDE Days Before Her Own Death

Sinéad O'Connor Expressed Heartache Over Son's Suicide Days Before Her Death

Sinéad O'Connor was a mother in agony in the days leading up to her death ... expressing her heartache over her 17-year-old son's suicide.

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[DinerMite]

A woman ahead of her time

 

[Chimera]

Rest in gentle peace, Sinead !
Thank you for sharing your talent and powerful, beautiful voice with us.

Too young to leave us, but I hope the first person she saw after passing was her beloved son, Shane.
That loss had to have taken a terrible toll on her.
I can't imagine.


My utmost condolences to her surviving children, and the rest of her family and friends.

 

[stingingnettless]

I’m so devastated by this news. She was ahead of her time in so many aspects and was a hero of mine. I hope she has found the peace she deserved here on earth. Thankful, too, her story was able to be properly shared previous to this horrible news (her memoir which is brilliant and the documentary). Love to the family :,(

 

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[whitelilac]

I am so sorry to see this news. Sinead was an exceptional soul.
She struggled so much, may she now rest in peace.

 

[Parker Knoll]

Such sad but not entirely unexpected news tonight, an incredible talent. She also had the bravery and guts to call out the Catholic Church years ago when nobody else would touch it. How right she was.
Rest peacefully Sinead and thank you for the music, you will be missed.

 

[RichardKimble]

Heart and soul into this, the wife remembers the song from when she was carrying our first child and she was on maternity.

 

[ArianeEmory]

Very sad to hear. She was so talented but had such a troubled life.

I’ve always loved this older performance of hers.

 

[Lyanna]

Heart and soul into this, the wife remembers the song from when she was carrying our first child and she was on maternity.

There's such a look of sadness in her.

Gutted to hear this news.
Prayers and deepest sympathies to all who loved and knew her xx

 

[LadyL]

fly high with the angels Sinead
what an inspiration she was ~ to be bold about your truth, even when ostracized

 

[ErinC]

May she rest in peace and may she find her boy. <3

 

[Emilie D]

SINÉAD O'CONNOR EXPRESSED HEARTACHE OVER SON'S SUICIDE Days Before Her Own Death

Sinéad O'Connor Expressed Heartache Over Son's Suicide Days Before Her Death

Sinéad O'Connor was a mother in agony in the days leading up to her death ... expressing her heartache over her 17-year-old son's suicide.

www.tmz.com

I can’t imagine the pain she was in. I hope she is able to rest in peace.