Sinead O’Connor Dead: ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ Singer Dies at Age 56

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Grammy-winning musician Sinead O’Connor has died at age 56.The Irish Times was first to report the news on Wednesday, July 26.

Her family confirmed in a statement to RTE, noting, “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 cause of death was not immediately revealed.O’Connor is best known for her rendition of Prince‘s hit song “Nothing Compares 2 U,” which earned her nominations for Record of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Grammy Award for Best Music Video, Short Form at the 1990 Grammys.Following her 1987 debut album, The Lion and the Cobra, O’Connor released nine more studio albums and an EP.

Her last full-length record, I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss, dropped in 2014.O’Connor is survived by her three children. She announced in January 2022 that her son Shane died at age 17.“My beautiful son, Nevi’im Nesta Ali Shane O’Connor, the very light of my life, decided to end his earthly struggle today and is now with God,” she tweeted at the time. “May he rest in peace and may no one follow his example.