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- Sinead O’Connor was a pop superstar known for stirring up controversial headlines
- She died in July 2023, leaving three living kids behind
- Sinead was remembered as an impactful and talented artist by fellow celebrities following her death
Irish pop star Sinead O’Connor is being remembered by Conor McGregor, Melissa Etheridge, Ice-T, and more following the news of her death on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Sinead, who is known for her hit single “Nothing Compares 2 U”, died at the age 56, according to her family. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad,” told The Irish Times. “Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.” The cause of her death was not immediately given.
Her fellow Irish stars and global celebrities instantly flooded social media to honor the life and legacy of Sinead. “The world has lost an artist with the voice of an Angel. Ireland has lost an iconic voice and one of our absolute finest, by a long shot. And I have lost a friend,” UFC star Conor McGregor tweeted on Wednesday, July 26. “Sinead’s music will live on and continue to inspire! Rest In Peace, Sinead you are home with your son I am sure.” Sinead’s death came about one and a half years after her son, Shane, died by suicide at the age of 17. Conor, 35, honored her with two more tweets as well. In the first, he said he was “gutted” by Sinead’s death, and in the second, he added, “What a Woman!” alongside an interview clip of her.
Read on to see more tributes dedicated to the Grammy Award-winning musician.
Melissa Etheridge
“This is such a tragedy. What a loss,” American musician Melissa Etheridge tweeted after learning the news of Sinead’s death. “She was haunted all her life. What a talent. I remember my first Grammy show meeting this small shy Irish girl.”
Ice-T
Alongside a professional portrait of Sinead, rapper and actor Ice-T tweeted, “Respect to Sinead….. She stood for something… Unlike most people…. Rest Easy..”
Bear McCreary
Bear McCreary, a TV and film composer bets known for his work on Outlander, was also “gutted” by the mother of four‘s unexpected death. “She was the warrior poet I expected her to be — wise and visionary, but also hilarious. She and I laughed a lot,” he wrote. “We were writing new songs together, which will now never be complete. We’ve all lost an icon. I’ve lost a friend. #RIP”.
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar
Sinead was not only loved by those in the entertainment industry; She had fans across the globe in all fields. Even Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar was impacted by her death. “Her music was loved around the world and her talent was unmatched and beyond compare,” he tweeted with a news clip covering her death. “Condolences to her family, her friends and all who loved her music”.
Toni Collette
Australian actress Toni Collette took to Instagram to honor Sinead. “I adored this woman from afar as a teenager. I will always admire her. I was lucky enough to hang out with her a few times in my twenties,” she raved alongside a black and white portrait of her. “On one occasion we all sang in the hills of Wicklow in Eire. I sang a Jane Siberry song and Sinead then asked/encouraged me to sing one of my own. Can you imagine the terror? The intimidation? The thrill?!”
“She was so talented, so generous, humble, resilient, courageous and true,” Toni continued. “What a voice. What a force. My heart breaks. Rest in real peace Sinead.”
Tim Burgess
British musician Tim Burgess called Sineas “the true embodiment of a punk spirit” in his own tweet. “She did not compromise and that made her life more of a struggle. Hoping that she has found peace,” he added.
Billy Corgan
Smashing Pumpkins rocker Billy Corgan also took to social media to honor the late musician. Alongside a black and white portrait of Sinead, Billy praised Sinead’s character. “I knew Sinead a little, having met her at a show of hers and then later when she was living at the Walker’s home outside of Chicago. Fiercely honest and sweet and funny, she was talented in ways I’m not sure she completely understood,” he sweetly penned.
“But Sinead stands alone as a figure from our generation who was always true to the piercing voice within and without,” Billy added. “And for that I will always admire and respect her. And never forget that she was once cancelled for an act of simple resistance. Her crime? Tearing up a photo”.
Diane Warren
Unsurprisingly, Grammy Award winner Diane Warren was also impacted by the loss of Sinead. “Such sad s***** news. Sing in Power forever Sinead,” she wrote with a link to the Irish star’s hit song, “Nothing Compares 2 U”. In a follow-up tweet, she added, “She’s with her son now. Sing In Peace Sinead”.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan
The Walking Dead star Jeffrey Dean Morgan honored Sinead by encouraging others to learn about her impact on the world. “Sad to hear about Sińead O’Connor passing. Her story… if you don’t know it? Take a minute,” he tweeted. “May she rest in peace.”
Jason Isbell
Grammy Award-winning musician Jason Isbell paid homage to the late singer by sharing the lyrics to her 1997 hit, “This Is A Rebel Song”, on Twitter. “I hope there’s peace for Sinéad at last,” he added.
Paul Feig
Director Paul Feig reacted to a news article regarding Sinead’s tragic death on Twitter. “This is just unbelievably sad. What more can be said?” he wrote. “She was an amazing talent. Her music will live on. RIP Sinead.”
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