Sinéad O’Connor, 56, died just days after posting a devastating video about her son’s suicide.
The Irish singer’s death was confirmed by her family on Tuesday, as tributes poured in, including from Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, who said: ‘Really sorry to hear of the passing of Sinead O’Connor.
‘Her music was loved around the world and her talent was unmatched and beyond compare.’
Her cause of death has not yet been announced.
She promoted awareness and spoke honestly about her religious journey, activism, and mental health challenges throughout her career, after being pushed to popularity in 1990 with Nothing Compares 2 U.
She took a hiatus from performing last year to grieve the death of her 17-year-old son Shane.
His body was recovered in Wicklow after he was reported missing, with O’Connor saying at the time: ‘My beautiful son, Nevi’im Nesta Ali Shane O’Connor, the very light of my life, decided to end his earthly struggle today and is now with God.
‘May he rest in peace and may no one follow his example. My baby. I love you so much. Please be at peace.’
On July 9, only days before her death, she posted a video showing what is believed to be the final footage of her ever published.
She began by verifying it was her, as she ‘proven’ her identity from fans who didn’t ‘believe’ it was her account.
She said: ‘I look like s**t either way, which is why I didn’t want to make a video.
‘But youknow the way, your kid unfortunately passing away, it isn’t good for one’s body or soul.
‘But look, let’s not dwell on that.’
She then showed her followers her flat and some flowers that a friend had brought her.
‘There’s my new Johnny f**king Cash guitar that I’m going to write some tunes on,’ she added.
‘I hope you’re all happy now,’ she signed off to her fans after ‘proving [her] identity’.
In her final Twitter message, O’Connor shared a photo of her late kid and said, ‘Been living as undead night beast since. He was my life’s love, the light 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.’
Need support?
For emotional support you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org, visit a Samaritans branch in person or go to the Samaritans website.
If you’re a young person, or concerned about a young person, you can also contact PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide UK. Their HOPELINK digital support platform is open 24/7, or you can call 0800 068 4141, text 07860039967 or email: pat@papyrus-uk.org between the hours of 9am and midnight.
Source My Celebrity Life.