Sineád O'Connor is remembered by his peers as a visionary, courageous and "true embodiment of a punk spirit"
Irish singer, songwriter and activist Sineád O'Connor, whose death has been announced at 56 today by her family, is regarded by her peers as an icon whose commitment to honest expression, both in her music and in her life, was unwavering.
"I hope there is peace for Sineád at last," the star tweeted. countryman Jason Isbell on O'Connor, who struggled very publicly with mental health issues over the years.
Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan wrote on Instagram: "Fiercely honest, sweet and funny, she was good at for I'm not sure she fully understood. But Sinead is a unique figure of our generation who has always been true to the piercing voice inside and out. And for that I will always admire and respect her. And never forget that it was once canceled for a simple act of resistance. His offence? Ripping a photo."
Irish singer, songwriter and activist Sineád O'Connor, whose death has been announced at 56 today by her family, is regarded by her peers as an icon whose commitment to honest expression, both in her music and in her life, was unwavering.
"I hope there is peace for Sineád at last," the star tweeted. countryman Jason Isbell on O'Connor, who struggled very publicly with mental health issues over the years.
Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan wrote on Instagram: "Fiercely honest, sweet and funny, she was good at for I'm not sure she fully understood. But Sinead is a unique figure of our generation who has always been true to the piercing voice inside and out. And for that I will always admire and respect her. And never forget that it was once canceled for a simple act of resistance. His offence? Ripping a photo."
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