Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor dies aged 56

Irish vocalist and activistic Sinéad O'Connor has died astatine the aged of 56.

In a statement, the singer's household said: "It is with large sadness that we denote the passing of our beloved Sinéad.

"Her household and friends are devastated and person requested privateness astatine this precise hard time."

She was champion known for her azygous Nothing Compares 2 U, released successful 1990, which went connected to deed fig 1 astir the world.

The singer, who was outspoken successful her societal and governmental views, brought retired 10 workplace albums successful all.