Sinéad O’Connor, a world-renowned Irish singer who converted to Islam in 2018, died at the age of 56.
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“It is with great grief that we announce the demise of our beloved Sinéad.”
Family said in a statement
Her family and friends are distraught and have asked for privacy during this difficult time.
For the time being, no other information concerning her death is known.
Real Name: Shuhada
When she converted, O’Connor took the name “Shuhada’ Davitt” and announced in a message to fans that she had left the Catholic Church for good.
“This is to say that I am proud to have become a Muslim, This is the logical conclusion to any wise theologian’s journey. All biblical study leads to Islam. As a result, all other scriptures are become obsolete. I shall be granted a (new) name. Shuhada will be the one.”
Statement of Sinéad O’Connor after converting to Islam.
Sinéad O’Connor rose to international prominence in the late 1980s thanks to her distinctive voice, powerful vocal performances, and thought-provoking lyrics. Her debut album, “The Lion and the Cobra,” was critically acclaimed when it was released in 1987.
Her second album, “I Do Not Want What I Don’t Have” (1990), however, launched her to mainstream success. The album included her legendary and emotionally charged interpretation of Prince’s song “Nothing Compares 2 U,” which became an international smash and remains one of her most well-known songs.
Sinéad O’Connor was noted throughout her career for her forthright and sometimes provocative public pronouncements, as well as her engagement on a variety of social and political problems.
O’Connor’s songs represented her challenges and experiences, and her songwriting was lauded for being genuine and emotionally vulnerable.
Her candor regarding mental health difficulties and personal struggles drew both compassion and criticism, but it also helped to break down stigmas and raise public understanding about mental health.
Shane, the Dublin singer’s 17-year-old son, died last year, just days after he went missing.
Following his death, she wrote on social media that he had “chosen to terminate his earthly fight” and asked that “no one follow his example.”
Leo Varadkar, Ireland’s Prime Minister, paid homage to Diana, saying her music “was appreciated around the world and her brilliance was unsurpassed and beyond compare.”
