Sinéad O’Connor Dies at 56 Days after She Shared Her Heartbreak over Teen Son’s Sudden Death — Updated…
Iconic Irish musician Sinéad O’Connor tragically passed away at 56 on Wednesday.
She passed days after sharing her heartbreak over losing her son.
Before she died, O’Connor opened up about how she had been living as an “undead night creature” since her son’s passing.
In breaking news, legendary Irish musician Sinéad O’Connor, famously known for her rendition of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U,” passed away at 56 on Wednesday. A statement released by her family confirmed the tragic news and asked the public to respect their privacy as they mourn their devastating loss. The singer who would think of her mother when she sang was born in County Dublin in December 1966.
Growing up as one of five children, O’Connor faced a tough childhood and previously opened up about the physical abuse she endured from her mother. Years later, however, she shot to fame after her musical gifts got discovered, and she released her first album, “The Lion And The Cobra,” in 1987, which grew exceptionally popular.
Her three remaining children keep her legacy alive after one tragically took his life in January last year. O’Connor’s son, Shane O’Connor, passed away when he was 17 years old. According to reports, the young boy was under suicide watch at a local hospital in Ireland before he managed to escape after being booked for making two past attempts.
Shane’s passing devastated his mother so much that she opted to cancel all her June 2022 shows shortly after his death. In the statement released by her management team, they cited health and well-being concerns caused by the tragedy as the reason for her cancelation.
Despite past concerns over the artist’s mental health, O’Connor’s death still comes as a shock to all who adored the singer across the globe. Apart from her musical talents, many remember the star that spent time in a Magdalene asylum for ditching school and shoplifting at 15 for her iconic shaved head and punk-rock attitude.
Rolling Stone also recognized O’Connor as artist of the year in 1991, and she garnered several Grammy Award nominations. Over the trajectory of her career, the controversial musician recorded ten albums, worked with other legendary artists, and produced film scores.