시네이드 오코너의 음악적 동기는 그녀의 삶의 궤적에서 비롯되었다.
사람들마다 다 삶의 상처가 있고, 혹은 긍정적인 에너지를 사용하고 싶은 욕구와 의지를 가지고 있다.
자유로운 영혼이 저 세상에서도 날개짓을 하길 바란다.
Sinéad O'Connor
Summary
Irish singer and activist Sinéad O'Connor has died aged 56
Her most successful single was her 1990 cover of the Prince song Nothing Compares 2 U
It topped charts around the world and featured on her Grammy-winning album I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got
She struggled with her mental and physical health at times, and was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder and the painful condition fibromyalgia
Her music drew on many genres, from Irish folk to reggae
O'Connor was ordained as a priest in an independent Catholic church in 1999, but announced she had converted to Islam in 2018
She had four children, one of whom - Shane - took his own life aged 17 in 2022.
1995: Singers Sinéad O'
Connor (L) and Chrissie Hynde, of the Pretenders, in London for the UK launch of the Fourth United Nations Global Conference on Women.
Posted at 16:0616:06
'Deeply loved by the people of Ireland' - foreign minister
We're continuing to hear from key Irish politicians, with foreign minister Micheál Martin the latest to react to the sudden death of Sinéad O’Connor.
"Devastated to hear of the passing of Sinéad O’Connor. One of our greatest musical icons, and someone deeply loved by the people of Ireland, and beyond," he said in a social media post.
"Our hearts goes out to her children, her family, friends and all who knew and loved her."
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Posted at 15:5415:54
Singer posted last week about the loss of her son
One of Sinéad O'Connor's final posts on X, formely known as Twitter, was on July 17, when she spoke of losing her son Shane to suicide:
Quote Message: Been living as undead night creature since... He was the love of my life, the lamp of my soul. We were one soul in two halves. He was the only person who ever loved me unconditionally. I am lost in the bardo without him." from Sinéad O'Conner
Been living as undead night creature since... He was the love of my life, the lamp of my soul. We were one soul in two halves. He was the only person who ever loved me unconditionally. I am lost in the bardo without him."
Sinéad O'Conner
The Dublin singer's 17-year-old son Shane died last year, days after he was reported missing.
Writing on social media following his death, O'Connor said he had "decided to end his earthly struggle" and requested "no-one follows his example".
She later cancelled all upcoming live performances for the rest of 2022 due to her "continuing grief" following the death of her son.
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this live page, you can visit the BBC Action Line for help.
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Posted at 15:4415:44
'I have lost a friend' - Irish MMA star Conor McGregor
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor has posted tributes to Sinéad O'Connor several times on social media in the past hour, including photographs of the pair together.
"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," he writes.
"Sinead’s music will live on and continue to inspire! Rest In Peace, Sinead you are home with your son I am sure," the Irish MMA fighter says.
As captured in the image below, O'Connor famously sang the Irish folk song The Foggy Dew for McGregor's walk-out to the Octagon at a UFC title fight in 2015 in Las Vegas.
Singer Sinead O'Connor (top) performs as Conor McGregor walks to the Octagon to face Chad Mendes in their UFC interim featherweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada
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Posted at 15:2915:29
'Amazing, brave, beautiful' - Irish literary figures pay tribute
Among the tributes being paid the singer, some have come from figures in Irish music and literature.
Irish author and essayist Sinéad Gleeson said it was "completely devastating news".
"Sinéad was a ground-breaking icon and an activist with an unparalleled voice. Sincere condolences to her family and all who loved and admired her."
"Oh lord, this is heartbreaking," wrote best selling author Marian Keyes on social media.
"How she suffered. Poor, poor Sinead. Rest in peace, you amazing, brave, beautiful, unique wonder."
Sinéad O'Connor performs on stage during the Positivus music festival in Salacgriva July 18, 2009
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Sinéad O'Connor performs on stage during the Positivus music festival in Salacgriva July 18, 2009Image caption: Sinéad O'Connor performs on stage during the Positivus music festival in Salacgriva July 18, 2009
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Posted at 15:2015:20
A 'punk spirit' and a 'welcoming person'
We've been hearing more tributes to Sinéad O'Connor from wide-ranging corners of the music world.
Tim Burgess, lead singer of British rock band the Charlatans, wrote on Twitter that "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," he said.
Fellow Irish musicians - and television presenters - John and Edward Grimes, known as Jedward, also shared their thoughts, writing that O'Connor is a "true Irish Icon of our generation".
"We only just met her this year and she was in good spirits, a very welcoming person with a big heart," the duo wrote on Twitter.
Meanwhile US rapper Ice-T also shared a tribute:
"Respect to Sinead….. She stood for something… Unlike most people…. Rest Easy."
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Posted at 15:1315:13
In pictures: O'Connor through the years
Singers Sinéad O'Connor and Chrissie Hynde, of the Pretenders, in London
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1995: Singers Sinéad O'Connor (L) and Chrissie Hynde, of the Pretenders, in London for the UK launch of the Fourth United Nations Global Conference on WomenImage caption: 1995: Singers Sinéad O'Connor (L) and Chrissie Hynde, of the Pretenders, in London for the UK launch of the Fourth United Nations Global Conference on Women
Sinead O'Connor performs at Paleo Festival in Nyon, Switzerland, in 1997
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1997: O'Connor performs at Paleo Festival in Nyon, SwitzerlandImage caption: 1997: O'Connor performs at Paleo Festival in Nyon, Switzerland
O'Connor hugs her daughter Roisin during an anti-racism demonstration in Dublin city centre in 2000
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2000: O'Connor hugs her daughter Roisin during an anti-racism demonstration in Dublin city centreImage caption: 2000: O'Connor hugs her daughter Roisin during an anti-racism demonstration in Dublin city centre
O'Connor speaks to the media in Warsaw, Poland, in 2008
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2008: O'Connor speaks to the media in Warsaw, PolandImage caption: 2008: O'Connor speaks to the media in Warsaw, Poland
O'Connor attends a film screening in New York in 2011
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2011: O'Connor attends a film screening in New YorkImage caption: 2011: O'Connor attends a film screening in New York
O'Connor performs on BBC Radio 4's Mastertapes in 2014
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2014: O'Connor performs on BBC Radio 4's MastertapesImage caption: 2014: O'Connor performs on BBC Radio 4's Mastertapes
O'Connor performs at Womad Festival in Santiago de Chile, Chile, in 2015
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2015: O'Connor performs at Womad Festival in ChileImage caption: 2015: O'Connor performs at Womad Festival in Chile
O'Connor performs at Akvarium Klub in Budapest, Hungary, in 2019
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2019: O'Connor performs at Akvarium Klub in Budapest, HungaryImage caption: 2019: O'Connor performs at Akvarium Klub in Budapest, Hungary
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Posted at 15:0315:03
Tributes follow 'very sad news'
After the news of Sinéad O'Connor's death, we have started to see tributes posted on social media.
Irish comedian Dara Ó Briain took to Twitter to say "That’s just very sad news. Poor thing. I hope she realised how much love there was for her".
Irish journalist and TV presenter Conor Pope said: "There aren’t many news stories that will stop almost every Irish person in their tracks. This very sad news is one of them. RIP to one of the finest singers of this - or any - generation."
Stay with us as we continue to bring you the latest tributes and reactions to the death of the iconic Irish singer.
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Posted at 14:4814:48
Music as therapy to escape a turbulent childhood
File photo dated 10/11/1998 of Sinead O'Connor
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Sinéad O'Connor saw music as the therapy to escape a turbulent childhood.
Her rebellious nature was mainly driven by resentment at the abuse she suffered as a child and her experience in a Dublin reformatory.
It was music that rescued her, unleashing a creative talent that made her a worldwide music star - but also a rebel prepared to be controversial and never play the game of being an image-led pop star.
With her elfin features and skinhead look she was one of pop music's most recognisable figures.
O'Connor was a precocious talent who used music as a means of dealing with the demons inside her.
A contradictory figure in many ways, she always refused to toe the establishment line, something that saw her achieve less success than she deserved.
The singer though was unapologetic and unrepentant for those life choices. "I always say, if you live with the devil, you find out there's a god."
You can read the full obituary, which traces her life from childhood to international stardom here.
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Posted at 14:4114:41
Talent unmatched and beyond compare - Taoiseach Leo Varadkar
Leo Varadkar, the Taoiseach (prime minister of Ireland), wrote on Twitter that he was "really sorry" to hear of the death of Sinéad O’Connor.
Quote Message: Her music was loved around the world and her talent was unmatched and beyond compare. Condolences to her family, her friends and all who loved her music." from Leo Varadkar Taoiseach (prime minister) of Ireland
Her music was loved around the world and her talent was unmatched and beyond compare. Condolences to her family, her friends and all who loved her music."
Leo Varadkar
Taoiseach (prime minister) of Ireland
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Posted at 14:3514:35
The song that made Sinéad O'Connor a household name
Sinéad O'Connor rose to fame in 1990 with a striking arrangement of Prince's Nothing Compares 2 U.
Her version of the ballad topped charts across the world and spent four weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, earning her three Grammy nominations.
The music video, directed by John Maybury, consists mostly of a close up on O'Connor's face as she sings the lyrics.
The visual won three Moonmen at the 1990 MTV Video Music Awards, including Video of the Year, where the singer was the first female artist to win the esteemed prize.
The music video on O’Connor’s official YouTube channel has had nearly 400 million views.
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Posted at 14:2914:29
'Devastated' family ask for privacy
Picture shows singer Sinead O'Connor on the BBC One's The Andrew Marr Show in 2013
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In a statement announcing her death, Sinéad O’Connor’s family say:
Quote Message: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time."
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time."
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Posted at 14:2514:25
Paying tribute to Sinéad O’Connor’s life and work
As you’ve likely seen, Legendary Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor has died, aged 56.
We’ll be bringing you tributes to her life here, as well as looking back on her long and storied career in music.
Stay with us.
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