BREAKING: Irish singer and political activist Sinéad O'Connor has died at 56.
Posted: Jul 26, 2023 2:25 PM EDT | Last Updated: 1 minute agoSinéad O'Connor, the Irish singer who rose to fame in the 1990s with a hit recording of Prince'sand became known for her outspoken political activism and mental health struggles, has died at 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 reported Wednesday by the BBC and RTE. Recognizable by her shaved head and elfin features, O'Connor began her career singing on the streets of Dublin and soon rose to international fame. She was a star from her 1987 debut albumNothing Compares 2 Ua seething, shattering performance that topped charts from Europe to Australia and was heightened by a promotional video featuring the grey-eyed O'Connor in intense close-up.
Ireland's prime minister Leo Varadkar paid tribute to the singer on social media, calling her talent "unmatched."Really sorry to hear of the passing of Sinéad O’Connor. Her music was loved around the world and her talent was unmatched and beyond compare.Condolences to her family, her friends and all who loved her music. Ar dheis Dé go Raibh a hAnam. https://t.co/JVHxz7Kv2Z
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