Irish Singer Sinéad O'Connor has Passed Away

We are so very sorry to report the passing of Sinéad O’Connor. We’re waiting on an official statement regarding the Irish singer’s death.

In 2022, she revealed her son, aged 17, had died by suicide. Public concern about her mental state following several concerning statements has continued since.

She most recently provided vocals for the opening credit’s to STARZ historical drama series “Outlander.”

The news was first reported by the Irish Times. O’Connor was 56.

UPDATE

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad,” O’Connor’s family said in a statement given to the BBC. “Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”

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Mary Anne Butler

Mary Anne Butler (Mab) has been part of the fast-paced world of journalism since she was 15, getting her start in album reviews and live concert coverage for a nationally published (print) music magazine. She eventually transitioned to online media, writing for such sites as UGO/IGN, ComicsOnline, Geek Magazine, Ace of Geeks, Aggressive Comix (where she is still Editor-in-Chief), Bleeding Cool (where she was News Editor), and now Nerdbot as Editor-In-Chief. Over the past 10 years, she’s built a reputation at conventions across the globe as a cosplayer (occasionally), photographer (constantly), panelist and moderator (mostly), and reporter (always). Interviews, reviews, observations, breaking news, and objective reporting are the name of the game for the founder of Harkonnen Knife Fight, a Dune-themed band with an international presence. Though she be but little, she is fierce.

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