Showbiz world in shock as celebrities pay tribute to tragic Sinead O’Connor after her death aged 56
TRIBUTES have poured in from the showbiz world following the tragic death of Sinead O’Connor, aged 56.
The iconic Irish singer, best known for her anthemic hit Nothing Compares 2 U, has passed away 18 months after the devastating loss of 17-year-old Shane O’Connor, who struggled with mental health issues.
Irish presenter Dara O’Briain wrote on twitter: Ah s***e, Sinead O’Connor has died. That’s just very sad news. Poor thing. I hope she realised how much love there was for her.”
Laura Whitmore said on instagram: “Sinead was the biggest star I ever met. And I was so starstruck I barely spoke. In many ways a star that shone so bright it was probably hard to cope having that much talent. The most beautiful voice, face and aura.
“As an Irish woman growing up in the 90s she was everything, showing girls were cool, Irish women could be recognised globally and shaved heads not just for guys – though not a look I could carry off. My mam told everyone who visited Sinead lived on our road – she was our royalty. Rest in peace Queen x”
Presenter Laurence Fox tweeted: “Rest in peace. Beautiful honesty and sincerity. A true artist.
The Saturdays singer Una Healy shared a snap of Sinead on her instagram with the caption: “Nothing Compares 2 U Sinead. R.I.P.”
Dermot O’Leary also posted a black and white image of Sinead, captioned with a simple green heart and an ‘x’.
Rapper Ice T added: “Respect to Sinead….. She stood for something… Unlike most people…. Rest Easy.”
The Charlatans singer Tim Burgess said: “Sinead was the true embodiment of a punk spirit. She did not compromise and that made her life more of a struggle. Hoping that she has found peace.”
Writer and broadcaster Caitlin Moran weighed in: “Sinead: and she was the first to talk about abuse in the Catholic church – tearing up the picture of the Pope on TV – but 99% of the music industry hung her out to dry. She was decades before her time, and fearless. Rest in power, queen.”
Bestselling author Marian Keyes penned: “Oh lord, this is heartbreaking. How she suffered. Poor, poor Sinead. Rest in peace, you amazing, brave, beautiful, unique wonder.”
Music publicist and radio host Eric Alper said: “I worked with Sinead O’Connor for several albums but adored her from the start. I have always said this when someone passes, but I mean it more than ever: May she rest in peace. She deserves it, wanted it, strived for it and could never achieve it. I will miss her greatly.”
Award-winning poet laureate Seamus Heaney wrote: A great Irish poet and singer left us today. She was beautiful, courageous and wore her heart on her sleeve. She was before her time. Nothing will ever compare to Sinéad O’Connor. Rest easy Sinéad.”