Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor has reportedly died at 56 years old

• Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor has reportedly died.
• She was 56 years old.

Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor has died, according to multiple reports.

She was 56 years old.

According to the Daily Mail, O'Connor passed on Tuesday night.

"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," a statement from the family shared with RTE said.

She shot to fame in 1990 with her cover of Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U" and has since released 10 studio albums.

O'Connor's son, Shane, died by suicide last year. She is survived by her other three children.

Representatives for O'Connor did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.

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