Irish singer and activist Sinead O’Connor has died at the age of 56.
O’Connor remains best known for her single “Nothing Compares 2 U,” which was written by Prince and was released in 1990 and reached number one around the world.
She was also famously outspoken in her social and political views and released ten studio albums between 1987 and 2014.
She made history on “Saturday Night Live” when she finished her performance by ripping up a picture of Pope John Paul II and saying: “fight the real enemy” in a protest against child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
That resulted in her being banned for life by broadcaster NBC and protests against her in the US.
In a statement, the singer’s family says: “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.”
In January 2022, O’Connor lost her 17-year-old son Shane who was found dead after being reported missing two days previously.
Source: BBC News
