Irish singer and activist Sinéad O'Connor has died at the age of 56.
Her family announced the news "with great sadness", saying "her family and friends are devastated". The cause of death has not been made public.
She was best known for her single Nothing Compares 2 U, released in 1990, which reached number one and brought her worldwide fame.
Taoiseach (Irish PM) Leo Varadkar said her music "was loved around the world and her talent was unmatched".
Irish President Michael D Higgins praised O'Connor's "authenticity" as well as her "beautiful, unique voice".
Born Sinead Marie Bernadette O'Connor in Glenageary, County Dublin, in December 1966.
Source: www.bbc.com
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