Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O'Connor (56) dies: Her life, career, journey
Known for her fierce and expressive music, popular Irish singer and songwriter Sinéad O'Connor left for her heavenly abode, said reports on Thursday. O'Connor was 56 years old at the time of her death; the cause of her passing away hasn't been revealed yet. She tasted success at an early age, thanks to her music which made her a superstar in her mid-20s.
O'Connor passed away on Wednesday
The family of the late singer issued a statement on Wednesday, confirming her sudden passing away. "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," said the family in their statement, while not revealing the cause of death.
She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder
O'Connor was always vocal about her mental health. She had revealed to the world that she was suffering from bipolar disorder. In 2017, O'Connor posted a Facebook video from a New Jersey motel where she was putting up. In the video, she said how she'd been keeping herself alive for others but had it been left to her, she would've been "gone."
Life after she lost her son
Last year, O'Connor suffered a personal tragedy when she lost Shane, her teenage son due to suicide. Taking to Twitter back then she wrote how there was "no point living without him." Soon after her son's untimely death, O'Connor was admitted to a hospital. Meanwhile, her final tweet which was put out on July 17, read: "For all mothers of suicided children."
A glance at her musical journey
O'Connor was known for her shaved head. Much before she gained international popularity, she used to sing on the Dublin streets. Her debut album arrived in 1987 titled The Lion and the Cobra, which made her an instant star. By 1990, when Nothing Compares 2 U was released, she became a sensation. Born on December 8, 1966, O'Connor had a difficult childhood.
She had an abusive childhood
In an old interview, O'Connor spoke about how her mother used to kick her, and would often tell her that she should not have been born. O'Connor's mother accused her of being the reason why her father left them. The late singer never received hugs, kisses, or cuddles from her mother. What she loved about her mother was that she was "dead."
O'Connor was married four times
O'Connor had many memorable relationships throughout her life. She had four marriages; the first time she got hitched was in 1987 with drummer John Reynolds. She then married John Waters and later, Donal Lunny. Her final (and the most infamous) marriage was with psychotherapist Barry Herridge, which didn't last beyond 16 days. She had a total of four children from her marriages.
