We have devastated news to report today I Love Old School Music family…Sinéad O’Connor – the Irish born singer widely famous for her Prince-penned hit, “Nothing Compares 2 U” – has died. She was only 56 years young.
The Irish Times first reported the heart breaking news of Sinéad O’Connor’s passing on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Her family has released the following statement:
“It is with great sadness that we announce the demise of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very hard time.”
Details surrounding Sinéad cause of death haven’t yet been released.
Sinéad’s passing comes on the heels of several tragic events she’d experienced in the last few years of her life. One of the most devastating incidents was the suicide of her 17-year-old son, Shane, in January 2022.
Before his death, Shane was under suicide watch in an Irish hospital, but he had gone missing from the hospital just two days prior. After Shane’s demise, Sinéad released a statement expressing her sorrow and love for her son.
Sinéad also disclosed her own struggles with mental health, including being reported missing and suicidal in Chicago in 2016. Sinéad even opened in an interview with Dr. Phil that she had attempted suicide 8 times in one year.
Sinéad’s music career took off with the release of her first album, “The Lion and the Cobra,” in 1987. This album earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance and achieved gold status.
But, it was her 1990 album, “I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got,” that brought her immense fame. The album featured her biggest hit, “Nothing Compares 2 U,” written by Prince, and won her the Video of the Year award at the MTV Video Awards.