Emotional Eamonn Holmes recalls final meeting with 'troubled soul' Sinead O’Connor

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Eammon Holmes has paid tribute to singing legend Sinead O'Connor. It was confirmed on Wednesday that the Irish singer died at the age of 56.On Thursday, Eamonn recalled his final meeting with Sinead O’Connor.He told GB News: “The images on the front of many of the newspapers today show just how beautiful she was. "And not just beautiful on the outside as well as on the inside.

She was a troubled soul, a very troubled soul…"In a discussion with Ellie Costello, he continued: “Obviously I met her a few times…and ironically the last time I met her I was presenting - people might smile at this if you know her relationship with the catholic religion, of course she was Islamic at one stage as well."But the last time I worked with her on Songs of Praise as it turns out and that was what, maybe 15 years ago or so."He added: “You know, she was a square peg in a round hole in the fact that initially with the big breakthrough songs and whatever, she was treated like a pop star.“But she wasn't a pop star, she didn't want to be a pop star.

She was an artist, she was a musician and had a message to give."On Wednesday, July 26, a statement from O’Connor’s family reported by RTE and The Irish Times, said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinead.“Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”In 1991, Sinead was was named artist of the year by Rolling Stone magazine and took home the Brit Award for international female solo artist.She released a further eight studio albums, the latest being 2014’s I’m Not Bossy, I’m The Boss.O’Connor announced in 2018 that she had converted to Islam and changed her name to Shuhada’ Davitt.In January 2022, her 17-year-old