Sinéad O’Connor , Dead at 56.<br />O'Connor's death was reported <br />by 'The Irish Times' on July 26.<br />Her family issued a statement.<br />It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested <br />privacy at this very difficult time, Sinéad O’Connor's family, via statement.<br />Her cause of death has not yet been revealed, but the "Nothing Compares 2 U" singer was outspoken about her struggles with mental illness, 'Variety' reports.<br />She attempted suicide in 1999 at the age of 33.<br />In 2017, she posted a video to Facebook saying that she had wanted to die for years and was only alive because of her psychiatrists and doctor.<br />Her 17-year-old son, Shane, <br />died by suicide last year.<br />Earlier this month, O'Connor revealed that she was wrapping up an album to release next year.<br />She also shared plans to tour <br />internationally in 2024 and 2025.<br />Over the course of her career, O'Connor <br />found herself immersed in controversy <br />due to her outspoken nature.<br />such as the time she ripped up a picture of Pope John Paul II while singing Bob Marley's "War" on 'Saturday Night Live.'.<br />She was nominated for several awards throughout her career and took home a Grammy for her second album, 'I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got.'.<br />O'Connor is survived by three children
