Pink and Brandi Carlile.Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty
Kevin Mazur/Getty
PinkandBrandi CarlilecommemoratedSinéad O’Connorafter thetragic news of her deathon Wednesday at age 56.
That night, Pink, 43, and Carlile, 42, played a show together at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. During the “Raise Your Glass” singer’s headlining set, she brought Carlile back onstage to sing O’Connor’s emotional cover of “Nothing Compares 2 U.”
“She was right the whole time. I hope she found some peace,” she wrote.
Sinéad O’Connor.David Corio/Redferns
David Corio/Redferns
O’Connor’s family confirmed her deathin a statementto RTE andthe BBCon Wednesday.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad,” they said. ““Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”
A cause of death was not disclosed, though anautopsy is set to be carried out, according to London Inner South Coroner’s Court.
In recent weeks, O’Connor appeared to be looking forward to the future, andshared on Facebookthat she was working on new music and had hopes for an international tour.
“Hi All, recently moved back to London after 23 years absence. Very happy to be home : ) Soon finishing my album. Release early next year : )” she wrote on July 11. “Hopefully Touring Australia and New Zealand toward end 2024. Europe, USA and other territories beginning early 2025 : ) #TheBitchIsBack,” she wrote.
Since the news broke, celebrities likeBryan Adams,Melissa EtheridgeandJanelle Monáehave paid tribute to the star on social media. Meanwhile,Fall Out Boy’sPatrick Stump also paid tribute to O’Connor with a “Nothing Compares 2 U” cover at the band’s show in Atlanta.
source: people.com
