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Sinead O'Connor performing in Vancouver in the late 1980s

Video. Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor dies aged 56

Updated: 26/07/2023 - 22:47 GMT+2

Known for her shaved head and outspoken nature, O’Connor began her career singing on the streets of Dublin and soon rose to international fame, becoming a sensation in 1990 with her take on Prince’s ballad “Nothing Compares 2 U".

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