Sinéad O’Connor, the acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter, passed away at the age of 56, as announced by her family on Wednesday.
She achieved worldwide recognition for her rendition of Prince’s song “Nothing Compares 2 U” and her controversial act of tearing up a photo of Pope John Paul II during an “SNL” performance in 1992.
While the details surrounding her death remain undisclosed, several celebrities have taken to social media to express their condolences and admiration for her extraordinary talents.
Jamie Lee Curtis, an iconic actress, paid a heartfelt tribute to the late singer on Instagram, saying, “I loved her. Her music. Her life.”
“I once had the privilege of hearing Sìnead sing acapella in an empty chapel in Ireland. It was during the construction phase at our host’s private residence,” Curtis wrote in her caption. “It was one of the most exquisite performances I have ever witnessed.”
“She was a fearless warrior and rebel. She bravely tore apart a photograph displayed on her mother’s wall, symbolizing her defiance against the hypocrisy prevalent in the abusive environment she was raised in under the guise of religion,” added the 64-year-old actress. “Rest well. Rest in power. Rest in peace.”
Yusuf Islam, also known as Cat Stevens, shared his condolences on Twitter along with a photo of O’Connor.
“Sad to hear about the passing of sister Shuhada Sadaqat, also known as Sinéad O’Connor. She possessed a delicate soul, and may God, the Most Merciful, grant her eternal peace,” wrote Stevens in his tweet.
Alanis Morissette, a celebrated musician, shared an Instagram story where she reflected on the profound impact O’Connor had on the world through her music.
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“Her critical questioning of societal norms profoundly influenced the world’s appreciation of the complexity of women,” Morissette wrote in her caption. “I empathize with Ireland, with the world, and with all those saddened by this news.”
Russell Crowe recounted his chance encounter with the late singer outside an Irish pub last year on Twitter.
O’Connor engaged in a lengthy conversation with Crowe and his friends.
“I had the opportunity to express how much of a hero she was to me,” Crowe wrote in his Twitter thread.
Mayim Bialik, an actress, fondly remembered O’Connor’s profound impact on her as a teenager.
Bialik, currently a co-host on “Jeopardy!,” shared a series of black-and-white photos of O’Connor in her tribute on Twitter.
“Her music revolutionized the industry, and her bold fearlessness left an indelible mark on my teenage years. She was ahead of her time in numerous ways and left us way too soon. Rest in power, Sinead O’Connor,” Bialik expressed in her tweet.
Rapper Ice T extended his respects in response to a tweet featuring a photo of a young O’Connor.
“Respect to Sinead… She stood for something unlike most people… Rest Easy,” the rapper tweeted, accompanied by a praying hands emoji.
Singer Bryan Adams paid tribute to O’Connor by reminiscing about their collaborations.
“RIP Sinéad O’Connor. I cherished our time working together on photos, performing gigs in Ireland, and our conversations. My love goes out to her family,” shared the Canadian musician on Twitter, along with a photo of the late Irish singer.
Leo Varadkar, the Irish taoiseach (prime minister), expressed his condolences on Twitter and
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