According to a report from the BBC, the world mourns the loss of Irish singer Sinead O’Connor, who passed away at the age of 56. Her family confirmed the news in a statement but did not disclose the cause of death. The statement reads, “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.” O’Connor rose to fame in 1990 with her iconic song “Nothing Compares 2 U,” written by Prince. However, she gained notoriety two years later when she tore up a photo of the pope on Saturday Night Live and criticized the Catholic Church, sparking controversy in her career.
Throughout her career, O’Connor released a total of 10 albums, with her most recent one being in 2014, as noted by People magazine. In her book “Rememberings” published in 2021, O’Connor reflected on her fame and the pope controversy, stating, “A lot of people say or think that tearing up the pope’s photo derailed my career. That’s not how I feel about it. I feel that having a number-one record derailed my career and my tearing the photo put me back on the right track.” Rolling Stone pays tribute to her “striking voice” and her fearless public stance on various issues, ranging from child abuse to war to organized religion. The BBC highlights that O’Connor’s rise to superstardom began in the late 1980s with the release of her album “The Lion and the Cobra,” but she achieved global recognition with her subsequent album, “I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got.”
However, O’Connor faced personal struggles, particularly with addiction later in life. She made headlines in 2022 when she posted on social media about her intention to “follow” her 17-year-old son after his death, leading to her hospitalization. The Irish Times reports that O’Connor converted to Islam in 2018 and changed her name to Shuhada Sadaqat while continuing to perform under her well-known name. Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar expressed his condolences upon her passing, stating, “Her music was loved around the world, and her talent was unmatched and beyond compare.” (Read more Sinead O’Connor stories.)
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