A young cancer patient named Louise Woolcock was once helped by Sinead O’Connor, who fulfilled her last wish. In fact, Sinead spent the entire week ‘dancing, dining, and drinking’ with Woolcock, as revealed by the fan’s grieving father.
Who was Louise Woolcock?
Louise Woolcock was a terminal cancer patient and a huge fan of Sinead O’Connor, from Preston in Lancashire, UK. She was 20 years old when contacted Sinead and invited her to spend a week with her. Much to her surprise, Sinead actually turned up, and according to Louise’s dad Philip, Louise had “the best week of her short life”.
Philip Woolcock claimed that Sinead played a significant role in Louise’s life. and she significantly impacted the life of a dying girl.
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She had recently finished chemotherapy and was regaining her strength, so it was a major deal for her. “I think Sinead was first then [Princess] Diana became heavily involved. They had an amazing time, I don’t think they slept at all. They went out with Peter Gabriel, went to pubs… had a ball,” said Philip.
He added, “They dined, they drank, they danced – but most of all they laughed irreverently. Sinead was at the height of her fame. Louise returned home exhausted and happier than I had seen her since her devastating cancer diagnosis.”
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Till the time Louise passed away in 1992, Sinead reportedly continued to send her wine, flowers, and notes. Additionally, Sinead gave Louise her platinum record for her song Nothing Compares 2 U during her final trip to London and dedicated her holiday album Silent Night to her. Louise also received her first haircut following chemotherapy from Sinead, who is known for her buzz cut.
Philip also noted, “During all this time, Sinead never sought any publicity for these acts of love and compassion. Today my thoughts are with two remarkable women who, I have no doubt, will be somewhere still laughing, dancing and singing.”
