At the age of 56, Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor passed away.
The celebrated Dublin artist put out 10 studio albums, and the Billboard Music Awards ranked her song Nothing Compares 2 U the top global single of 1990.
The first-ever Classic Irish Album award was given to Ms. O’Connor at the RTÉ Choice Music Awards earlier this year.
The musician was given a standing ovation as she tanked “each and every member of Ireland’s refugee community” in her dedication of the prize for I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got.
Cause of Death
The reason of death has not been updated yet.
Age
The singer was 56 years old at the time of her death.
Ex-husbands
Sinéad O’Connor, the Irish singer-songwriter, has been married four times and has four ex-husbands.
Sinéad O’Connor’s first husband was John Reynolds, an Irish music producer and event promoter. They were married in 1987 and divorced in 1991.
Sinéad O’Connor’s second husband was Nicholas Sommerlad, a British journalist. They were married in 2001 and divorced in 2004.
Sinéad O’Connor’s third husband was Steve Cooney, an Australian musician and record producer. They were married in 2010 and divorced in 2011.
Sinéad O’Connor’s fourth husband was Barry Herridge, a therapist. They were married in December 2011, but their marriage only lasted for 16 days, and they separated shortly after.
Children
Sinéad O’Connor has four children from her various relationships.
Sinéad O’Connor’s first child, Jake, was born in 1987 during her marriage to her first husband, John Reynolds. Jake is O’Connor’s oldest child.
Sinéad O’Connor’s second child, Roisin, was born in 1995 during her relationship with Irish journalist John Waters.
Sinéad O’Connor’s third child, Shane, was born in 2004 during her relationship with Irish musician Donal Lunny.
Sinéad O’Connor’s fourth child, Yeshua, was born in 2006 during her relationship with American musician and record producer Frank Bonadio.
Her son Shane passed away last year at the age of 17.
Career
Sinéad O’Connor is an Irish singer-songwriter and musician with a successful and influential career spanning several decades. She gained international fame in the late 1980s with her powerful and emotive voice, unique musical style, and socially conscious lyrics.
O’Connor’s career took off in 1987 with the release of her second studio album, “The Lion and the Cobra,” which included her breakthrough hit “Mandinka.” The album’s critical acclaim and commercial success established her as a rising star in the music industry.
In 1990, Sinéad O’Connor released what would become her most iconic and controversial song, a cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U.” The song topped the charts worldwide and earned her widespread recognition and numerous accolades, including several Grammy nominations.
Throughout her career, O’Connor has continued to produce critically acclaimed albums and explore various musical genres, from rock and pop to folk and reggae. She is known for her powerful voice, emotional performances, and thought-provoking lyrics that often tackle social and political issues.
Aside from her music, Sinéad O’Connor has been involved in various activism efforts, advocating for human rights, women’s rights, and social justice. She has been a vocal supporter of LGBTQ+ rights and has used her platform to speak out on mental health issues.
