DUBLIN: Irish pop singer Sinead O’Connor, who shot to fame in the 1990s, has died at the age of 56.
The singer’s family said it was with profund sadness that they announce the passing of their beloved Sinead. Her family and friends are devastated by the loss and have requested privacy at this very tough, AFP reported siting Irish media reports on Thursday.
Born in County Dublin, O’Connor released ten albums in her brilliant career from “I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got” to 2014’s “I’m not Bossy, I’m the Boss”, and was very famous for her cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U”, made in 1990.
Michael Higgins, Ireland’s President, said that the country had lost one of its greatest and most gifted songwriters, composers, and performers of recent decades.
He lauded O’Connor’s fearless commitment to the important matters which she boldly highlighted.
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Leo Varadkar, Irish Prime Minister, said that O’Connor’s music was loved across the globe and her singing and music talent was beyond compare.
He extended his condolences to the legend’s family.
Singer courted controversy
Instantly recognisable with her unique fasion, shaved head, the stylish singer generated and courted controversy throughout her career, speaking out repeatedly against the Catholic Church.
Starting her career busking on the streets of Dublin and performing in pubs, O’Connor recorded her first album “The Lion and the Cobra” — a classic released in 1987 in London.
