Sinéad O’Connor, the talented Irish singer-songwriter known for her powerful music and personal struggles, has passed away at the age of 56. Her family released a statement requesting privacy during this difficult time. O’Connor gained international fame with her debut album “The Lion and the Cobra” in 1987 and reached superstar status with her heartfelt rendition of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” in 1990. She was recognized for her refusal to conform to the industry’s standards and was named Artist of the Year by Rolling Stone in 1991. Throughout her career, O’Connor was known for her provocative actions and controversial political and cultural stances. She feuded with Frank Sinatra and accused Prince of threatening her. She also made headlines in 1992 when she tore up a photo of Pope John Paul II on live television and denounced the Catholic Church as the enemy. O’Connor later became a priestess of the breakaway Latin Tridentine Church and called for a full investigation into the church’s role in concealing child abuse. She converted to Islam in 2018 and adopted the name Shuhada’ Davitt, but continued to use Sinéad O’Connor professionally. O’Connor’s personal life was often turbulent, and she was open about her battles with mental illness. She had four children and was married four times.
National mourns death of Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor at age 56
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