Irish Singer and activist Sinead O'Connor had passed away at the age of 56. The news of the musician's passing was publicly confirmed by her family in a statement which reads: "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." The news of Sinead's death comes 18 months after the singer suffered the loss of her son 17 year old son Shane, via suicide. She had also been experiencing struggles with her mental health for years and in 2018, had converted to Islam. In the course of her conversion, Sinead had changed her name to Shuhada' Sadaqat but had continued to use her birth name Professionally.
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Sinead O'Connor released a total of ten albums in the course of her music career and had been unabashedly honest about her spiritual journey, activism, socio-political views, as well as her trauma and mental health struggles. She consistently spoke out on issues related to child abuse, human rights, anti-racism, organised religion, and women's rights. Her signature shaved head was a huge part of her public image. Sinead O'Connor had four children and was married and divorced four times.
May the beloved soul of Sinead O'Connor rest in peace.
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