A statement released by the singer"s family read, “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.'
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar responded to news about the singer"s passing away, he wrote on Twitter, “Really sorry to hear of the passing of Sinéad O’Connor. Her music was loved around the world and her talent was unmatched and beyond comparison. Condolences to her family, her friends and all who loved her music.'
In the late Eighties, O"Connor was already gaining popularity as a rising star. However, it was in 1990 that she became a household name with her rendition of Prince"s Nothing Compares 2 U which topped the charts. Her unique vocal style, characterised by Celtic influences and breathy swoops that could be both calming and jarring, continued to resonate throughout the Nineties and inspired artists like Sarah McLachlan and Alanis Morissette. Morissette even credited O"Connor"s music as a significant influence on her album Jagged Little Pill.
In defiance of record executives" expectations for her to conform to conventional beauty standards, Connor chose to shave her head. Additionally, she candidly discussed her mental health challenges in a Facebook video from 2017, revealing that she felt compelled to continue living for the sake of others and that she would have preferred to pass away if given the choice.