Sinead O’Connor’s ‘hideous’ wax figure pulled on 1st anniversary of death after brother complains

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her death — at a wax museum in her hometown of Dublin, Ireland.A video of the statue, which was placed next to figures of “Star Wars” characters Darth Vader and Qui-Gon Jin, sparked major backlash from fans, who said that the figure looks nothing like the singer.“Doesn’t even resemble her,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter).O’Connor’s brother, John O’Connor, reached out to Dublin’s National Wax Museum demanding the statue be taken down.“It is hideous and does not resemble my sister,” he said on RTÉ’s Liveline, according to the Irish Times.“It looked like something that was a cross between a mannequin and something out of the Thunderbirds,” he added, noting it was “inappropriate.”The museum confirmed to The Post Friday that they’re pulling the display of O’Connor.“In response to the public’s feedback regarding the wax figure, we acknowledge that the current representation did not meet our high standards or the expectations of Sinéad’s devoted fans,” read the museum’s statement, which was also shared on Instagram.“We have listened closely to the reactions and agree that the figure does not fully capture Sinéad’s unique presence and essence as we intended.”The museum recognized O’Connor’s “impact on Ireland and the global music community” and said their “goal has always been to honor her in the most fitting and respectful manner.”“With this in mind, we are committed to creating a new wax figure that better reflects Sinead O’Connor’s true spirit and iconic image,” the statement continued. “Our team of skilled artists will begin this project immediately, ensuring that every detail is meticulously crafted to celebrate her legacy appropriately.”“We extend our gratitude to everyone who provided their feedback and assure you.