Content warning: This post discusses depression and suicide, and may be triggering for some readers.
Sinéad O'Connor, the acclaimed Irish singer known for her chart-topping 1990 song 'Nothing Compares 2 U', has passed away.
"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad," the singer's family said in a statement quoted by Irish broadcaster RTE.
"Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time."
O'Connor was 56. A cause of death has not been confirmed.
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In January 2022, O'Connor announced that her 17-year-old son had passed away, two days after he was reported missing. He died by suicide.
She told her followers that he had "decided to end his earthly struggle" and urged for "no one to follow his example".
"My beautiful son, Nevi'im Nesta Ali Shane O’Connor, the very light of my life, decided to end his earthly struggle today and is now with God," she wrote.
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