Singer Sinead O'Connor has died.

[Keykaty]

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

Nothing compares to you. Rest in peace.

This has made me cry, I loved her music, have read her book and was very aware of how much trauma she had endured in her life. Desperately sad news

love this one

I nearly started a thread when I heard the news this evening, but then I decided not to as I knew someone would say something like this 🙄

It's human nature to want to share shocking news.

Favourite Sinead collaboration ❤️

So fucking devastated by this news ❤️‍🩹

I'm so sad about this. She was a troubled soul and the loss of her son last year was devastating. I hope she's at peace now.

There is also a great 6music podcast which I hope they reinstate on BBC Sounds again 'The first time with Sinead O'Connor' and it is truly brilliant.

Really upsetting news

I feel for the 3 children she's left behind.

I hope they receive counselling and don't end up feeling that they weren't enough for her after she lost her other child last year.

That tweet reads as though she can't live without him... it must be hard to hear as a child because it reads as though the 3 surviving dc are not enough for their mum to keep going. That may not have been her intention/ what she meant, but I can understand a child reading that into it.

Such a shame.

Ohhh dry up and blow away.

Ah Sinéad, codhladh sámh.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0c4v7fp5GC8

Thanks Sinead. Sure you were too pure for this kip anyway.🥹💔

Love this...too good for this kip...well said @TooBigForMyBoots

Also love Troy, fave song of Sinead's.

I also want to remember her as that breath of fresh air on TOTP. Shaved head, DMs, fierce and soft at the same time. For me This is the Last Day of Our Acquaintance is the best example. Almost whispering to start, almost shouting at the end.

I'm both sorry for her and glad for the world that she was so angry. Anger was the correct response.

As A Mother I cannot imagine the heartache this poor lady had to endure at the loss of her son . Sinead was a strong woman who had the courage to speak up . Sinead I sincerely hope that you and your son are together . Sleep well.X

Amazing talent, though. RIP.

Perhaps they are shocked and/or saddened and wish to discuss this with others but there's nobody else to talk to at home. You can't exactly talk to a four year old about this, can you?

Besides which, people have posted some of her most beautiful works in this thread. They deserve to be heard.

Poor woman. I hope she finds eternal peace.

This is so sad. Her live performance of Danny Boy was the most perfect.

When did she convert to Islam?
Says in the article in the Irish times. I don’t remember much about this.

Fiercely strong, brave, talented and beautiful. A heart too big, too wild. She is free now.

Codladh sámh astór

Author Marian Keyes wrote, "Oh lord, this is heartbreaking. How she suffered. Poor, poor Sinead. Rest in peace, you amazing, brave, beautiful, unique wonder."

Such sad news, have fond memories of me and my friend as students singing our hearts out to Sinead's songs especially 'This is the Last Day of our Aquaintance'. RIP

So very saddened to hear of her passing. I think she has been a very troubled lady for a long time and I pray that she is now at peace and her torment is at an end. Reunited with her beloved son. Goodnight Sinead. Sleep in peace now. God bless her.

So sad!