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Irish singer Sinead O'Connor dies aged 56

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Agence France-Presse

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Singer Sinead O" Connor="" performs="" at="" The="" amfAR="" Inspiration="" Gala="" Los="" Angeles="" held="" the="" Chateau="" Marmont="" on="" October="" in="" California.="" Alberto="" E.="" Rodriguez="" Getty="" Images="" for="" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/entertainment/07/26/20230726-sinead.jpg"/><figcaption>Singer Sinead O&#x27;Connor performs at The 2011 amfAR Inspiration Gala Los Angeles held at the Chateau Marmont on October 27, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for amfAR/AFP</figcaption></figure></div>DUBLIN, Ireland - Irish pop singer Sinead O&#x27;Connor, who shot to worldwide fame in the 1990s, has died at the age of 56, Irish media reported on Wednesday.Her family said it was with &quot;great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinead. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time,&quot; Irish national broadcaster RTE reported.Born in Dublin, O&#x27;Connor made 10 albums in her career and was best known for her cover of Prince&#x27;s Nothing Compares 2 U, released in 1990.Irish prime minister Leo Varadkar led tributes to the singer saying her &quot;music was loved around the world and her talent was unmatched and beyond compare&quot;.&quot;Condolences to her family, her friends and all who loved her music,&quot; he added.The musician converted to Islam and changed her name to Shuhada&#x27; Sadaqat in 2018. She had reportedly been dividing her time between Ireland and Britain.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/31/11/sinead-oconnor-reveals-sexual-frustration-web">Sinead O&#x27;Connor reveals sexual frustration on Web</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/28/11/sinead-oconnor-ends-fourth-marriage-after-16-days">Sinead O&#x27;Connor ends fourth marriage after 16 days</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/08/17/singer-sinead-oconnor-posts-troubling-video">Singer Sinead O&#x27;Connor posts troubling video</a></li></ul>Her battles with mental health problems had reported for years. Last year, her son Shane died of suicide aged 17.csp/bp© Agence France-Presse

Irish pop singer Sinead O'Connor, who shot to worldwide fame in the 1990s, has died at the age of 56, Irish media reported on Wednesday.