Beloved singer, songwriter and musician Sinéad O’Connor’s family announced that she died at age 56 on Wednesday (July 26) morning. The singer was best known for her mega-hit in 1990 with her Prince-penned single “Nothing Compares 2 U,” but it was her socio-political efforts that stood the test of time. Read more about one of her many protests, which involved rap group Public Enemy and her shaved head.

Shuhada’ Sadaqat, known professionally as Sinéad O’Connor, was an Irish singer and musician. Her debut studio album, The Lion and the Cobra, was released in 1987 and charted internationally. Her family announced her death earlier this week and no cause of death was given.

Since then, notable Black celebrities like Janelle Monae, Ice T and Public Enemy group member Flavor Flav have sent out special tributes across social media.

On behalf of my group Public Enemy and myself Flavor Flav,,, The passing of Sinead O’Conner breaks my heart. She was very supportive of Public Enemy,,, and she was a legend that’s gone too soon. My condolences to her son and family. - Flavor Flav

— FLAVOR FLAV (@FlavorFlav) July 26, 2023

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