Sinead O’Connor legendary Irish singer of “Nothing Compares 2 U,” dies aged 56
O'Connor converted to Islam in 2018 and changed her name to Shuhada Sadaqat, but still performed under her old name.
Sinead O’Connor legendary Irish singer of “Nothing Compares 2 U,” passed away aged 56 on Wednesday.
Her family in a statement 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.”
However, no cause of death was shared.
She was known for her outspoken views on subjects such as religion, war, and feminism.
O’Connor was named Artist of the Year by Rolling Stone in 1991.
The singer was heavily criticized in 1992 for tearing up a picture of Pope John Paul II on Saturday Night Live, condemning pedophilia in the Catholic Church
O’Connor converted to Islam in 2018 and changed her name to Shuhada Sadaqat, but still performed under her old name.
She canceled gigs in 2021 after announcing she was entering a one-year program for trauma and addiction.
In a series of tweets, O’Connor revealed she’d been through a “traumatic six years” but now “recovery starts”.
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar in a tweet said, “Her music was loved around the world and her talent was unmatched and beyond compare.”
O’Connor once said she shaved her head in response to record label bosses pressuring her to be conventionally glamorous.
“Everyone wants a pop star, see?” O’Connor wrote in her 2021 memoir. “But I am a protest singer. I just had stuff to get off my chest. I had no desire for fame.”
Twitter mourns her sad demise:
I worked with Sinead O'Connor for several albums but adored her from the start.
— Eric Alper 🎧 (@ThatEricAlper) July 26, 2023
I have always said this when someone passes, but I mean it more than ever: May she rest in peace.
She deserves it, wanted it, strived for it and could never achieve it.
I will miss her greatly. pic.twitter.com/vqRwI3fVlS
Sinéad O’Connor, you will forever be missed. pic.twitter.com/iHryQ66OIJ
— Spotify (@Spotify) July 26, 2023
Sinead O’Connor has died today.
— Rob Walker (@llamedos77) July 26, 2023
She was fearless, outspoken, brave.
She was famous for calling out the roman Catholic Church for abuse of children and then ripping a photo of the pope at the time. This caused controversy at the time but she was right.
RIP #SineadOConnor pic.twitter.com/NE5uSSYC8p
Sinead O’Connor has Passed Away at Age 56.
— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) July 26, 2023
– It's so sad to hear that the Irish singer has passed away just 18 months after her son's death.
– O'Connor had consistently advocated on behalf of abused children and has done so much over the years to help.
– In her final social… pic.twitter.com/be9WOuZczB
Heartbroken by the loss of Sinead O'Connor. An Irish icon. May she rest in peace. 💔 pic.twitter.com/NVbQPk9Or9
— Whelan's (@whelanslive) July 26, 2023
Nothing Compares 2 you. Rest in peace Sinéad O’Connor 🕯️
— Antti Mäkinen (@makinenantti) July 26, 2023
“Fight the real enemy.”
— Lynn Johnston (@lynnjohnstonlit) July 26, 2023
Rest in peace, Sinead O’Connor 💔
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This news makes me so very sad. I too hope she is at peace now. She has left a legacy of great music that will always be heard. My sincere condolences to you and her loved ones and all who knew and appreciated her. #RIPSinead
— Hugh Sturdy 💙 (@SturdyHugh) July 26, 2023
