September 17th 2023.
Irish Grinstead, a founding member of the '90s girl group 702, has sadly passed away, according to an Instagram post her sister LeMisha Grinstead made on September 16.
In her touching post, LeMisha described her sister as "bright as the stars" and "beautiful both on the outside and within." She also requested prayers and respect for the family's privacy as they grieve the immense loss.
The cause of death was not disclosed, but it is known that Irish stepped away from the group in December 2022 to focus on her health issues.
702 was a four-member girl group from Las Vegas, comprising the Grinstead sisters and Kameelah Williams. They are best known for their 1996 album No Doubt, which featured their hit single "Steelo" featuring Missy Elliott. The song was also used as the theme song for the Nickelodeon show "Cousin Skeeter." In 1999, the group released another album, 702, which featured their hit single "Where My Girls At." The group went on an 11-year hiatus in 2006, before returning in 2021 with the reality show Bet Presents: The Encore.
Missy Elliott, who produced four tracks on the group's 1996 album, paid tribute to Irish in a post, writing:
"Irish may your beautiful soul rest peacefully in the arms of the Lord. A multitude of prayers for the entire Grinstead family #702".
Music critic Craig Seymour also shared his condolences, thanking Irish for her contributions to the R&B genre and remembering 702 as one of his favorite groups.
The loss of Irish Grinstead is felt deeply by all who enjoyed the music of 702 and appreciated her talent and presence. Our thoughts are with the Grinstead family during this difficult time.
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