RIP, Sinead O'Connor

Irish singer Sinead O'Connor died late last week.

The reasons for her death are unknown, although news reports early this morning are suggesting that there was no foul play found.

Sinead O'Connor was best known for a cover of a Prince song, "Nothing Compares 2 U.," although she obviously had an illustrious career aside from that as well. She did not back down from controversy, either. Just a few years ago, she very publicly blasted Miley Cyrus, who was at the peak of her musical career at the time. 

The most famous incident involving O'Connor was something which I saw when it happened live. Of course, I am referring to her taking a picture of then Pope John Paul II and ripping it up in front of the cameras during the live broadcast. The response was systematic and highly critical, although in fact, the Catholic Church would come under the microscope of scrutiny for wildspread child abuse, and how the Vatican handled it, or rather, mishandled it. 

Later in life, O'Connor apparently found peace in the Islamic religion.

RIP, Sinead O'Connor.

Ireland mourns death of 'trailblazing' singer Sinead O'Connor By Graham Fahy and Padraic Halpin July 28, 2023:

https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/ireland-mourns-death-trailblazing-singer-sinead-oconnor-2023-07-27/