Singer Sinead O'Connor has died.

[Keykaty]

Aged 56, predeceased by her 17yr old son Shane.

Nothing compares to you. Rest in peace.

This always gave me goosebumps. Can't even listen to it now

This is such awful news.

‘3 babies’ is one of my favourite ever songs. She always spoke her mind even if she had no support.
To me, she was a very strong person.

may she rest in peace

Rest in peace Sinéad

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un

♥️

I know, her other children have been strong/had to be strong for a long time. In a work capacity i met her eldest son with her youngest son. So much on her other three children's shoulders.

I changed school in 1989 and walked up the road to the school listening to mandinka and it made me feel strong.

Coladh Sámh Sinead.

Yes, love that song.

And she was one of those artists who'd cover a song and fill it with emotion and make it her own. Like her cover of Abba's Chiquitita. Her version of Silent Night is magical.

Rest in Peace Sinead, a truly brave feminist. My heart goes out to her children & family.

I am genuinely upset. I know it sounds corny but I always felt a connection to her.

She had the balls to openly criticise Catholicism in ireland before anyone else, I remember being shocked at her, my family said she was a disgrace. Only a few years later she was vindicated. She stood up to the music producers who set out to take advantage of young artists. So brave. She endured the most horrific childhood abuse too, really disturbing stuff and yet had the biggest heart. That's before you even mention her amazing talent.

This is so sad, I loved Sinead. Beautiful but troubled soul.

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. I hope you find peace now.

Very sad news. I don't think she ever got over the death of her mother and her life was blighted by mental health issues. But she was so talented. I hope Sinéad is at peace now and free from the inner demons that plagued her. Condolences to her family and friends and to all who knew and loved her. I've always loved this version of 'Belfast Child'

That song from ‘in the name of the father’ was amazing also.

Thank you for that, RitzyMcFitzy, I haven't heard it for years and years and don't think I ever saw the video, she was so utterly beautiful and what an incredible voice. It has brought me to tears.

Not the place for your ranting

Human nature???

Such sad news. I don't normally post on threads like this but I hope Sinead has found the peace that has always eluded her x

Probably the same as your need to post something rude.

Gutted! Divine voice. She spoke the truth decades early about systematic abuse in the Catholic Church and no one wanted to listen, lost her career over it xx

Same. I'm feeling very sad about it. I think it's just following her life and seeing the hopeful moments and the devastating moments and knowing all her torture was out for all to see. And hoping it would come good in the end, but it didn't. Playing her music on John Creedon now and it's worth a listen along.

what a tragedy

It's sad. I hope she's at peace now.

"Ni bheidh a leithead ann aris"

Irish language for - The likes of her will not be here again. The phrase is often used in Ireland on the passing of folk.

I don't think you can call two short sentences a 'rant'! It's an observation! Here's one for you too... 🙄

And yes, very sad news, rest in peace Sinead. She was troubled for many years with her mental health battles so this is sadly not a huge shock.

I feel sad. She was treated really badly. And losing a child is something no-one should have to bear

For god's sake have some respect and get off this thread