Sinead O’Connor dead at 56
In a statement released by her family, it was announced that Sinead O’Connor has died at the age of 56. The pop singer rocketed to fame three decades ago with her 1990 cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U,” but gained notoriety for her political positions and denouncing pedophilia existing within the Catholic Church. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad.
Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time,” the statement read. Her death follows a year after she lost her 17-year-old son Shane, who died by suicide.
The singer’s passing was reported on Wednesday, however details surrounding her death remain unknown currently. O’Connor, has four children by four partners and has been married three times.
She had converted to Islam in 2018 and changed her name to Shuhada Sadaqat. She continued to perform under the name Sinead O’Connor.
