September 18th 2023.
The sudden death of Irish Grinstead, aged 43, has been confirmed by her sister and bandmate, LeMisha Grinstead. Taking to Instagram to announce the news, LeMisha wrote: “It is with great sadness that I have to let you know that my beautiful sister and friend has passed away this evening. She has had a long battle and she is finally at peace. That girl was as bright as the stars! She was not only beautiful on the outside, but also within.”
The cause of death is currently unclear. It was made known to fans that Irish had been unwell, as in December last year, a statement was released on the group’s social media page stating that Irish would be taking ‘a medical leave of absence due to serious medical issues’. The statement requested “that at this very difficult time that you please respect our privacy and continue to pray for us as Meelah and Misha continue to navigate and represent 702 for upcoming performances in 2023.”
Irish was a member of the R&B group 702, and the group’s debut album, No Doubt, sold 500,000 copies in the US. They are most well-known for their hit single, Where My Girls At? The group split in 2006, but reunited in 2017 at the Soul Train Music Awards.
Irish’s twin, Orish Grinstead, tragically died from kidney failure in 2008 aged 27.
Fans have been sending their condolences to the family and friends of Irish following the news of her death.
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