Music Legend Sinéad O’Connor Is Dead: What You Should Know About The 'Nothing Compares 2 U' Singer

Singer-songwriter Sinead O'Connor performs on stage at Vogue Theatre on February 01, 2020 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Andrew Chin/Getty Images via vanityfair.com)

Sinéad O'Connor, the Irish singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the early 1990s with her hit single "Nothing Compares 2 U," has died at the age of 56. Her family confirmed her death in a statement on Thursday.

O'Connor was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1966. She began her music career in the late 1980s, and her debut album, The Lion and the Cobra, was released in 1987. The album was a critical and commercial success, and it spawned the hit singles "Nothing Compares 2 U" and "Mandinka."

O'Connor's music was known for its raw emotion and its political and social commentary. She was a vocal critic of the Catholic Church, and she often used her platform to speak out against injustice. In 1992, she caused controversy when she tore up a picture of Pope John Paul II on live television to protest child abuse in the Catholic Church.

Despite the controversy, O'Connor remained a popular and influential figure in the music world. She released a total of 10 studio albums, and she won two Grammy Awards. She also starred in several films, including "In the Name of the Father" and "Vanilla Sky."

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O'Connor had a long and public battle with mental health issues. She had been open about her struggles with depression, bipolar disorder, and self-harm. In 2018, she converted to Islam and changed her name to Shuhada' Sadaqat. In recent years, she had been living in the United States and working on her autobiography.

O'Connor's death is a loss to the music world. She was a talented and outspoken artist who used her platform to speak out against injustice. She will be remembered for her unique voice, her powerful lyrics, and her courage.

Listed below are some of the things you should know about Sinéad O'Connor:

• She was born in Dublin, Ireland, on December 8, 1966.

• Her real name was Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor.

• She began her music career in the late 1980s, and her debut album, The Lion and the Cobra, was released in 1987.

• She had 10 studio albums released.

• She is best known for her hit single "Nothing Compares 2 U," which was originally written by Prince.

• She was a vocal critic of the Catholic Church and often used her platform to speak out against injustice.

• She won two Grammy Awards and was nominated for an Academy Award.

• She had a long and public battle with mental health issues.

• She converted to Islam in 2018 and changed her name to Shuhada' Sadaqat.

• Police were called at 11.18am on Wednesday 26 July to reports of an unresponsive woman at a residential address.

• She was pronounced dead at the screen by officers at the age of 56.

O'Connor's legacy will live on through her music and her activism. She was a unique and talented artist who will be remembered for her powerful voice and her outspokenness. She will be missed by her fans and her loved ones.