by Alana Mastrangelo, Breitbart:
Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor has died at the age of 56, according to a report.
The Irish Times published a statement from the troubled pop icon: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad,” it said. “Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”
O’Connor, who infamously tore a photo of Pope John Paul II in half in 1992, found worldwide fame in 1990 with her cover of Prince’s song, “Nothing Compares 2 U,” which was named the number one world single that year by the Billboard Music Awards.