Sinead O'Connor. The Irish-born musician, who became an international star in 1990 with her cover of Prince’s «Nothing Compares 2 U,» died at the age of 56.
No cause of death has yet been reported. Her family confirmed the news Wednesday in a statement to RTE.«It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad,» her family shared. «Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.»Born in Glenageary, Ireland in 1966, O'Connor went on to become one of the country’s most prominent musicians, joining the ranks of U2, Enya, and The Cranberries, all of whom achieved worldwide fame in the '80s and '90s.O'Connor's personal life, however, was marred by tragedy and struggles with mental illness.
Her son, Shane, died by suicide at 17 in January 2022 after going missing in Ireland, and the singer publicly threatened suicide herself multiple times in recent years.Tributes have been pouring in, including one from U2, who also hails from O'Connor's native country of Ireland. «Touch these eyes with a broken smile, Touch my mouth with your furrowed brow, Lift my heart, heal my shame, Lead me into rest again… Heroine… Rest In Peace Sinéad,» the band posted to Instagram.A post shared by U2 (@u2)Fellow musician Questlove, actress Jamie Lee Curtis and more famous figures in music, film and beyond took to social media following the unexpected news of O'Connor's death.«Heartbreaking man.
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