July 26th 2023.
It is with great sadness that we confirm the passing of beloved Irish musician and artist Sinéad O’Connor at the age of 56. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy during this difficult time.
Sharon Osbourne has paid tribute to O'Connor in an emotional post on social media. The 70 year old TV star wrote: "Oh this is terrible news. The worst. That voice. That insanely beautiful voice that could carry all the emotions in one line. Her bravery."
She went on to express her anger at how O'Connor was treated, writing: "I remember wanting her to do a song for a show I was making and being told she wasn’t right for their brand or whatever the f**k. I’m just feeling so angry about how she was treated."
The Nothing Compares 2 U singer’s death comes a year after her son Shane took his own life at the age of 17. She later took the decision to not perform for the rest of the year due to her continuing grief over his death. O’Connor posted a photo of her late son in her last ever Twitter message, saying: ‘Been living as undead night creature since. He was the love of my life, the lamp of my soul. We were one soul in two halves. He was the only person who ever loved me unconditionally. I am lost in the bardo without him.’
Fans and celebrities alike have paid tribute to the Irish legend, with Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar writing: ‘Her music was loved around the world and her talent was unmatched and beyond compare.’
The world has lost a music icon and we are heartbroken. We send our love and support to O'Connor's family and friends during this difficult time.
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