Sinead O'Connor: I had been a Muslim all my life and didn't realise it ... I am home
Posted on 07/26/2023 11:26:46 AM PDT by Morgana
Sinead O'Connor has died at the age of 56 after years of mental health battles, her 'devastated' family confirmed.
The Irish singer shot to stardom across the world in 1990 by her heartrending cover of Prince's Nothing Compares 2 U.
It comes a year after the mother-of-four's son Shane, 17, took his life in January 2022 after escaping hospital while on suicide watch.
At the time of her death, the musician, who changed her name to Shuhada' Sadaqat in 2018 when she converted to Islam, was thought to be spending her time between Co Roscommon, Ireland, and London.
In her last Tweet, O'Connor posted a photo of Shane and said: 'Been living as undead night creature since. He was the love of my life, the lamp of my soul.
'We were one soul in two halves. He was the only person who ever loved me unconditionally.
'I am lost in the bardo without him.'
The mother-of-four also posted a series of Spotify links to relatively sad and heart breaking songs, including one she dedicated to 'all mothers of Suicided children'.
In a statement, O'Connor's family said: 'It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad.
'Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.'
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Mick’s 80th birthday is today.
I love his bassist. Tony sumthing. Great as a supporting band member. Weird as can be as a solo act.
I’ve never been able to see him live. I am more a fan of his Genesis stuff, but I hope I can see him on this tour.
I saw her one time in person at a comedy club in Hollywood, in 1990. Dennis Miller was doing a show and Sinead was in the audience at a table close to the stage, with friends. Miller recognized her and they had some back and forth banter which the crowd loved. I think she had hair back then.
Tony Levin, also plays with King Crimson.
Rest in peace, Sinead. I always enjoyed your music and I’m sorry your life was so troubled.
Omg yes. He’s the best.
There are complete live concerts on YouTube that I watch occasionally and enjoy.
Doomed from jump street.RIP Sinead.
I come across this Sinead thread but I’ve seen nothing on Tony Bennett. Odd.
There were plenty of Tony Bennett threads.
IIRC, she would go long periods without taking her medications. Could she have gotten better help, I don’t know.
Get lost.
This ain't ugly. But she did let herself go, gaining weight and getting a bunch of tattoos.
RIP. Radio playing her right now.
Medications can cause weight gain.
I will miss her.
Me too.
Lots of memories.
I fail to see the talent. But RIP.
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