Sinead O Connor RIP

In a statement, the singer's family said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time."

That clip with Ryan Turbridy posted on after hours is a good one. It sums up neatly the differences in their respective characters.

RIP to her.

Oh indeed- just a smidge behind Sinead in years in terms of when she came to prominence but what an impact, what a voice when she did. Again, for people in college who had the time to wallow in the gift that’s music, such a talent and such a soundtrack to those years

RIP Sinead. I am so sad to hear of her passing.

My sincere condolences to Sinead’s family and friends. She was a tortured soul with the voice of an angel. I hope she is at peace now.

RIP.

I can't pretend I liked her music or was even particularly fond of her as a person but she challenged Irish society and was somewhat before her time in that respect. Had she become famous a decade or two later, she wouldn't have had so much trouble and people would have been a lot more open to what she had to say.

At least she can finally rest now.

A flawed genius who hopefully is now at peace with her son . None of us are perfect and hope all the positive aspects of her life are deservedly celebrated now ..

I'm so sad to hear this. She was so talented. I was only wondering about her the other day when I heard No Man's Woman, and knowing she had been struggling more than ever since the loss of her son. Such a beautiful voice, and a unique creative force. Mandinka is a personal favourite and never fails to lift my mood.

RIP

Very sad to hear. I like to think that she's with Uncle Gay now, still patting her on the hand and giving guidance.

RIP Sinead.

That's precisely because a small number of people like her had the courage to speak out when they did despite the consequences for them.

You'd swear tearing up a picture of the pope was worse than abusing kids the way some went on here in Ireland. The reaction in the US was worse. You couldn't say a word about the guy even though he was covering up more than anyone imagined. I hope all concerned are thoroughly ashamed of themselves, but I highly doubt it.

It did damage her career in the U.S.

Have you evidence for this?

So Very Sad.

RIP Sinead.

John Creedon playing all Sinead songs on his radio show, you can hear the shock and sadness in his voice.