- Sinéad O’Connor left explicit instructions for her children to follow in the event of her death.
- One of these instructions was to contact her accountant before calling 911.
- In a 2021 interview, O’Connor emphasized the increased value of artists after their passing.
Sinéad O’Connor made provisions for her children, instructing them on what to do after her passing. One of these instructions was to contact her accountant without delay, even before calling emergency services.
The renowned Irish singer, best known for her rendition of “Nothing Compares 2 U” in 1990, passed away earlier this week at the age of 56.
In a 2021 interview with People, O’Connor emphasized the importance of safeguarding her art and finances in the event of her demise.
“When artists pass away, their work often becomes more valuable,” O’Connor stated. She cited the example of rapper 2Pac, who released more albums after his death in 1996 than during his lifetime.
“Record companies often engage in unethical practices,” she continued. “That’s why, from a young age, I’ve instructed my children to contact my accountant first if I were to pass away suddenly. This is to ensure that my records are not released without their knowledge, and that their inheritance is protected.”
O’Connor is survived by three of her four children: Jake, Roisin, and Yeshua. Sadly, her son Shane died by suicide in 2022.
In the same People interview, O’Connor expressed her disgust at how record companies treated Prince following his death in 2016, despite their strained personal relationship.
“I find it deeply disturbing that they are exploiting his unreleased music,” she told People.
According to Rolling Stone, Prince had an extensive collection of unreleased records and demos stored in a vault at the time of his death. Some of these projects, including “Welcome 2 America” from 2021, have since been released by Prince’s estate.
“As musicians, we all have songs that we are not proud of and wish to keep hidden. Prince, who released every song he recorded, went to the extent of creating a vault to protect these songs. The fact that they are being released against his wishes is appalling,” O’Connor stated.
The Dublin-born singer added that Prince would disapprove of his 1984 hit “Let’s Go Crazy” being used in a commercial.
“That song embodies appreciation, friendship, and love, rather than materialism. It conveys the message of cherishing our time together and being grateful for each moment. Prince would undoubtedly be upset if it were used to sell a credit card,” she concluded.
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