Key takeaways:
- Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor has died at the age of 56.
- O’Connor was known for her trademark shaved head and her outspokenness on a variety of topics, including mental health and religion.
- The singer’s family has requested privacy at this difficult time.
Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor has died at the age of 56, her family has confirmed. O’Connor, who rose to fame with her 1990 rendition of the Prince song “Nothing Compares 2 U,” was born Sinéad Marie-Bernadette O’Connor on Dec. 8, 1966, in Ireland.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad,” her family said in a statement to the BBC and Irish news outlet RTE. “Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”
O’Connor’s death comes one year after her 17-year-old son, Shane O’Connor, died of an apparent suicide. The artist, who courted controversy throughout her long career, peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with her cover of “Nothing Compares 2 U” that same year.
O’Connor was known for her trademark shaved head and her outspokenness on a variety of topics, including mental health and religion. She was an advocate for mental health awareness and was open about her own struggles with depression.
The singer’s family has requested privacy at this difficult time. O’Connor’s death marks the end of a long and influential career that spanned decades and touched the lives of many.
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