Sinéad O’Connor, ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ Singer, Dead at 56 | Billboard News - video Dailymotion

The singer's family announced her death in a statement to the BBC. Billboard has reached out to her reps.

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00:00 ♪ Nothing compares to you ♪

00:03 - Irish music legend Sinead O'Connor

00:05 has died at the age of 56.

00:08 ♪ I go out every night and sleep all day ♪

00:15 - Sinead O'Connor who topped the Billboard Hot 100

00:18 with her cover of Prince's "Nothing Compares to You"

00:20 has died.

00:21 Her family confirmed the news with a statement to BBC saying,

00:24 "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing

00:27 "of our beloved Sinead."

00:28 Her family and friends are devastated

00:30 and have requested privacy at this difficult time.

00:33 This comes just 18 months after her son Shane

00:36 tragically took his own life.

00:37 She had been open about her own mental health

00:39 and her struggles after the death of her son.

00:42 Her cause of death is not known at this time.

00:45 The Grammy winner was known for being outspoken

00:47 in political matters, sexuality, and religion.

00:50 O'Connor changed her name back in 2018 to Shuhada Sadakat

00:53 after converting to Islam.

00:55 Billboard sends our condolences

00:56 to her family, friends, and fans.

00:58 If you or someone you know is struggling or in a crisis,

01:01 call or text 988 to connect

01:03 with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

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