- Sinéad O’Connor, the renowned Irish singer, has passed away at the age of 56, as confirmed by her family to Irish news outlet RTE.
- O’Connor leaves behind four children: Jake, Roisin, Shane, and Yeshua.
- Here is a comprehensive guide to O’Connor’s family.
Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor has tragically passed away at 56, according to a statement provided by O’Connor’s family to Irish news outlet RTE.
“It is with profound sadness that we announce the loss of our beloved Sinéad,” reads the family’s statement. “This is an incredibly difficult time for her family and friends, and we kindly request privacy.”
O’Connor gained fame with her iconic 1990 cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U,” featured on her second album, “I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got.” Throughout her career, she received eight Grammy Award nominations and won the award for Best Alternative Music Performance for “I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got” at the 1991 awards ceremony. O’Connor made headlines in 1992 after tearing up a photo of Pope John Paul II during a performance on “Saturday Night Live” to protest abuse in the Catholic Church, a controversial act that drew significant backlash.
O’Connor is survived by her three living children, following the tragic death of her son Shane by suicide in 2022. Here is a comprehensive overview of her family.
Jake Reynolds: O’Connor’s Eldest Child
In June 1987, O’Connor gave birth to her son Jake Reynolds while married to producer John Reynolds. At just 20 years old, O’Connor welcomed Jake into the world three weeks before the release of her debut album, as reported by Today.
According to People, Jake is currently working as a chef. In July 2015, O’Connor proudly announced the birth of her grandson as Jake became a father, as reported by the International Business Times.
Jake has generally kept a low profile, although O’Connor occasionally shared glimpses of their relationship on social media.
Roisin Waters: O’Connor’s Second Child
In 1995, O’Connor gave birth to her only daughter, Roisin, with journalist John Waters, subsequent to her marriage with John Reynolds. As reported by MTV News at the time, O’Connor and Waters engaged in a custody battle over Roisin, which Waters ultimately won in 1999 following O’Connor’s suicide attempt.
According to People, O’Connor revealed in 2021 that Roisin possessed an impressive singing voice, but she was relieved that her daughter did not follow in her footsteps to avoid the scrutiny and mistreatment O’Connor experienced. Roisin currently works as a pastry chef.
Shane Lunny: O’Connor’s Third Child and Tragic Loss
In 2004, O’Connor welcomed her son Shane Lunny with Irish singer Donal Lunny. In an interview with People, O’Connor expressed that her son, Shane, was a devoted mommy’s boy who aspired to pursue a music career, following in his mother’s footsteps.
In August 2017, O’Connor shared a vulnerable video on Facebook, revealing her feelings of isolation after losing custody of Shane. She expressed suicidal thoughts, as reported by the Telegraph.
Tragically, Shane was found deceased in January 2022, and O’Connor confirmed on Twitter that he had taken his own life. “My beautiful son, Nevi’im Nesta Ali Shane O’Connor, the very light of my life, decided to end his earthly struggle today and is now with God,” O’Connor tweeted in a since-deleted post.
O’Connor further expressed her heartbreak and pleaded for nobody to follow Shane’s example. People reported that she posted a tribute to her son shortly before her own passing, stating, “Been living as an 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.”
Yeshua Bonadio: O’Connor’s Youngest Child
In 2006, O’Connor had her youngest child, Yeshua Bonadio, with Frank Bonadio. According to People, Frank is an American scientist, and Yeshua has expressed interest in pursuing higher education in the United States.
O’Connor described Yeshua as an incredible musician with exceptional piano skills and an astonishing singing voice.
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