Sinéad O'Connor: Irish Singer Dies at 56 Year Old

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The first album "The Lion and the Cobra" was realsed in 1987

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O'Connor's Biggest hit recording "Nothing Compares 2 U" has launch 1990s

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Born in Dublin, Ireland on December 8 1966

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Sinéad O'Connor death was announced by her family. The cause and date of her death were not made public.

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In 1991, the success of the song led to Sinead O'Connor being named artist by Rolling Stone magazine.

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O'Connor announced a retirement from music in 2003

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O'Connor has released ten studio albums in his career.

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Sinead O'Connor passed away on 26 July 2023

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