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# Face of the Day
- URL: https://goodoil.news/face-of-the-day-792/
- Published: 2023-07-27T18:30:51.000Z
- Updated: 2023-07-27T02:54:56.000Z
- Author: Good Oil Staff
- Tags: General, News, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2024-07-16 22:22

> [Sinead O’Connor](https://www.theguardian.com/music/sinead-o-connor?ref=goodoil.news) has died at the age of 56, prompting grief and tributes for a singer who enchanted and at times shocked the world.  
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> O’Connor’s family issued a brief statement on Wednesday evening announcing the death of an artist and activist who remained in the spotlight – often against her wishes – after topping the charts in 1990 with the single Nothing Compares 2 U.  
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> “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad,” the statement said. “Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”  
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> The Irish singer’s death came 18 months after her 17-year-old son Shane died after leaving a hospital while on suicide watch. O’Connor had three other children.  
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> The Guardian

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