O’Connor was a critic of the Catholic Church long before allegations of sexual abuse were widely reported and made headlines by tearing up a photo of Pope John Paul II in October 1992 while appearing on live television. “I suppose I’ve got to say that music saved me,” she said in 2013. She described herself as a child “kleptomaniac” and was arrested several times before she was eventually sent to a church-run training facility where a sympathetic nun encouraged her to pursue music. Outspoken in her social and political views and regularly stirring up controversy, O’Connor was a lifelong non-conformist. The artiste kept her head shaved in what she said was a response to music company bosses pressurising her to be conventionally glamorous. “Be at peace dear Sinead, you will forever be in our hearts.”Īlso read: Sinead O’Connor, Shehla Rashid and the Only ‘Good Muslims’ “Such passion, such intense presence and a beautiful soul, who battled her own personal demons courageously,” Amos said. Singer Tori Amos was among the musicians paying tribute and called her “a force of nature.” O’Connor had performed a stirring rendition of ‘Foggy dew’ for the entrance of McGregor before one of his fights. Sinead’s music will live on and continue to inspire! Rest In Peace, Sinead you are home with your son I am sure.” Ireland has lost an iconic voice and one of our absolute finest, by a long shot. Irish former UFC champion Conor McGregor said: “The world has lost an artist with the voice of an angel. Ireland’s Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said O’Connor’s “music was loved around the world and her talent was unmatched and beyond compare.” “What Ireland has lost at such a relatively young age is one of our greatest and most gifted composers, songwriters and performers of recent decades, one who had a unique talent and extraordinary connection with her audience, all of whom held such love and warmth for her.” Various political figures and celebrities have been paying tribute to the singer, with Ireland’s President Michael D.Higgins saying: She had already received critical acclaim for her first album, The Lion and the Cobra, featuring her debut hit ‘Mandinka.’ The singer released 10 studio albums in all. The string-accompanied ballad topped the music charts from Europe to Australia. O’Connor was propelled to worldwide fame by the Prince cover ‘Nothing Compares 2 U,’ which won the 1990 Billboard Music Awards for Best Single in the World. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.” In a statement cited by Irish broadcaster RTE, the singer’s family said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinead. Acclaimed artiste Sinead O’Connor has passed away at the age of 56.
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