The Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor, renowned for her cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U,” has passed away at the age of 56, as revealed yesterday.

In a letter to The Irish Times, her family expressed their grief, stating, “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad.” The family and friends are deeply saddened, requesting privacy during this extremely difficult time.