Sinead O'Connor: Nothing Compares To You... May you RIP

Sinead O'Connor: Nothing Compares To You... May you RIP

Sinead O'Connor She was born Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor on December 8, 1966, in Dublin, Ireland.
  • She is an Irish singer, songwriter, and musician.
  • She is known for her powerful vocals and her outspoken personality.
  • Her debut album, The Lion and the Cobra, was released in 1987 and was a critical and commercial success.


  • Her second album, I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, was released in 1990 and was even more successful, selling over seven million copies worldwide.


  • The album's lead single, "Nothing Compares 2 U", was a global hit and reached number one in many countries.

    Sinéad O'Connor Nothing Compares 2 U song
  • O'Connor has released 10 studio albums, 2 live albums, and 4 compilation albums.
  • She has won two Grammy Awards, two Brit Awards, and an MTV Video Music Award.
  • She has also been nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
  • O'Connor has been outspoken about her mental health struggles and her activism for various causes.
  • She has been married four times and has four children.
  • She died on July 26, 2023, at the age of 56.

O'Connor was a complex and controversial figure, but she was also a talented and influential artist. Her music and her activism will continue to be remembered for years to come.

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