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Sinéad O’Connor’s death inspired tributes to the singer around the world.
After her family confirmedher death at age 56, many artists across the world of entertainment went on social media to remember O’Connor’s work in music and beyond.
ActressMayim Bialikshared a collection of black-and-white images of O’Connor and remembered her as someone who “made a tremendous impression” during her teenage years.
“Remembering the Iconic Sinead O’Connor Her music changed the industry and her fierce fearlessness made a tremendous impression on my teenage years,” theJeopardy!host, 47,wrote on Twitter. “She was ahead of her time in so many ways and gone far too soon. Rest in power, Sinead O’Connor.”
WWE SuperstarSami Zayn(real name Rami Sebei) shared that learning of O’Connor’s death was something “very, very sad.” He reflected on her death in aTwitter post, writing, “A chill ran through my body reading that Sinéad O’Connor has passed away. She dealt with a lot. I don’t know why but I always felt a strong connection to her. Very, very sad. RIP Shuhada.”
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Singer-songwriterMargo Pricereflected on O’Connor’sinfamous 1992Saturday Night Liveappearance. “I hope Sinéad O’Connor finds the peace she’s been seeking,” Prince, 40, wrote. “I’ll never forget watching her rip up a photograph of Pope onSNLin an act of protest against sex abuse in the Catholic Church and thinking, what a badass. Way ahead of her time and gone too soon.”
“This was the last concert we saw in Feb 2020. A month later we went into lockdown,” the post’s caption read. “Lifelong dream to see her, and we sang our hearts out. Can’t express what an absolutely massive impact Sinead O’Connor had on us from childhood through adulthood. Her voice, her brain, her bravery. ❤️”
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“I adored this woman from afar as a teenager,” actressToni Collettewrote on Instagram. “I will always admire her. I was lucky enough to hang out with her a few times in my twenties. On one occasion we all sang in the hills of Wicklow in Eire. I sang a Jane Siberry song and Sinead then asked/encouraged me to sing one of my own. Can you imagine the terror? The intimidation? The thrill?! She was so talented, so generous, humble, resilient, courageous and true. What a voice. What a force. My heart breaks. Rest in real peace Sinead.”
“I once heard Sìnead sing acappella in an empty chapel in Ireland,” actressJamie Lee Curtisrecalled inher Instagram tribute. “It was under construction at the private home of our host. It was one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever heard in my life. We then went together to see Eminem at a festival. I loved her. Her music. Her life. She was a victim of child abuse and a huge change agent for unfair and unjust draconian laws that she helped change in Ireland. She was a warrior. She was a rebel. She ripped up a photograph that was on her mother’s wall because of the hypocrisy of the abusive life she was raised in under the banner of the church. This is so sad. Watch the NOTHING COMPARES documentary. Brilliant. Heartbreaking. Rest well. Rest in power. Rest in peace.”
“Respect to Sinead….. She stood for something… Unlike most people…. Rest Easy,” rapper Ice-Ttweeted.
“Rest in beats and power #SineadOConnor who always brought the noise,” rapper Chuck Dadded on Instagram.
In his tribute, actor Russell Crowe recalled meeting O’Connor in Ireland last year and discussing important topics over tea. “I had the opportunity to tell her she was a hero of mine,“he wrote in part. “When her second cup was taking on the night air, she rose, embraced us all and strode away into the fog-dimmed streetlights. We sat there the four of us and variously expressed the same thing. What an amazing woman. Peace be with your courageous heart Sinéad.”
“Hi All, recently moved back to London after 23 years absence. Very happy to be home : ) Soon finishing my album. Release early next year : )” shewrote in a Twitter poston July 8. “Hopefully Touring Australia and New Zealand toward end 2024. Europe, USA and other territories beginning early 2025 : )#TheBitchIsBack”
source: people.com
