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Sinéad O’Connor’s death “not being treated as suspicious,” police say
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Sinéad O’Connor’s death “not being treated as suspicious,” police say

Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor dies at 56 Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor dies at 56 00:46 Sinéad O'Connor's death at her London home "is not being treated as suspicious," the Metropolitan Police said in a statement Thursday. The statement did not name O'Connor — a legendary Irish singer-songwriter known best for her hit "Nothing Compares 2 U" — in line with U.K. police protocols. The London police's statement said "a 56-year-old woman was pronoun...
Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor dies at 56
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Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor dies at 56

Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor dies at 56 - CBS News Watch CBS News Iconic Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor, who had a string of hits in the 1980s and 1990s, including a cover of the Prince song "Nothing Compares 2 U," has died at the age 56. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
Sinéad O’Connor, legendary singer of “Nothing Compares 2 U,” dead at 56
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Sinéad O’Connor, legendary singer of “Nothing Compares 2 U,” dead at 56

Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor has died at age 56, according to a family statement obtained by the BBC. Her cause of death was not revealed. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad," the singer's family said in a statement. "Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time." The songstress, born in Dublin, was best known for her smash 1990 hit "Nothing Compares 2 U," written by Prince. Her rendition of the song topped the charts worldwide and earned her multiple Grammy Award nominations, including a win for Best Alternative Album in 1991. That year, O'Connor was named Artist of the Year by Rolling Stone. Sinead O'Connor is seen onstage on March 4, 198...