Sinéad O’Connor was an Irish singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s with her unique voice and powerful lyrics. She was best known for her hit song “Nothing Compares 2 U,” which became an international success and earned her numerous awards and nominations.
Throughout her career, O’Connor was open about her struggles with mental illness, including bipolar disorder, and spoke out about the stigmatization of mental health issues. She was also known for her controversial actions and outspoken nature, which often landed her in the media spotlight.
Despite facing early difficulties in her life, including a difficult childhood and time spent in a Magdalene asylum, Sinead O’Connor found success with her music and released numerous albums over the course of her career.
In more recent years, she became better known for her spiritualism and activism and spoke publicly about her mental health struggles. In 2007, Sinead O’Connor told Oprah Winfrey that she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder four years previously and that before her diagnosis she had struggled with thoughts of suicide and overwhelming fear. She said at the time that medication had helped her find more balance, but “it’s a work in progress”. Sinead O’Connor had also voiced support for other young women performers facing intense public scrutiny, including Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus.
The singer converted to Islam in 2018 and changed her name to Shuhada Sadaqat, though continued to perform under the name Sinéad O’Connor. In 2021, Ms O’Connor released a memoir Rememberings, while last year a film on her life was directed by Kathryn Ferguson. She had recently announced plans to release a new album in 2024 and tour in various countries in 2025. O’Connor is survived by three of her four children.
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