The legendary singer Sinéad O’Connor has died aged 56.The singer, who was outspoken in her views, brought out 10 albums that made her a global superstar. She was best known for her single Nothing Compares 2 U, released in 1990, which went on to hit number one around the world.
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00:00 The legendary singer Sinead O'Connor has died aged 56.
00:12 The singer, who was outspoken in her views, brought out 10 albums that made her a global
00:17 superstar.
00:18 She was best known for her single "Nothing Compares to You" released in 1990, which went
00:24 on to hit number one around the world.
00:37 O'Connor did not shy away from political views.
00:40 Famously, she tore up a photograph of Pope John Paul II whilst appearing on Saturday
00:45 Night Live.
00:47 Her actions resulted in her being banned for life by NBC and sparked protests in the US.
00:59 Born in Dublin, her childhood was often traumatic.
01:03 Her parents divorced when she was eight and she later claimed that her mother, who was
01:07 killed in a 1985 car accident, frequently abused her.
01:12 Her shoplifting and truancy led to her being placed in an asylum.
01:17 In some ways, she thrived there, especially in the development of her music.
01:21 But the singer was always very honest about her struggles with mental health.
01:25 I'm all by myself and there's absolutely nobody in my life except my doctor, my psychiatrist,
01:32 the sweetest man on earth who says I'm his hero.
01:34 And that's about the only f***ing thing keeping me alive at the moment, the fact that I'm
01:38 his bloody hero.
01:41 And that's kind of pathetic.
01:43 More tragedy occurred when last year, her son Shane took his own life at 17 years old.
01:49 Despite the hardships, the global star sold over six million albums, won multiple awards
01:55 including a Grammy and has had tributes flooding in from both celebrities and the public.
02:02 In a statement, the family said, "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing
02:06 of our beloved Sinead."
02:09 Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult
02:14 time.
02:14 [music]