Deceased

How Did Sinéad O'Connor Die?

Life & Death

Died aged 56

Also known asShuhada' Sadaqat, Magda Davitt, Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor, שינייד או'קונור, シネイド・オコナー, 希妮德·奥康娜, 시네이드 오코너, Shuhada’ Davitt, شنیڈ او کونر, Шинейд Марі Бернадетт О'КоннорGenderFemaleNationalityIrelandBorn08/12/1966Born inDún Laoghaire, County Dublin, IrelandDied26/07/2023 (aged 56)Died inLondonCauserespiratory tract infection, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthmaWikidataQ193982 ↗Buried atDeans Grange CemeteryTMDb#228815 ↗

Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor, also known as Shuhada' Sadaqat, was an Irish singer, songwriter, and activist. During her musical career, which encompassed several hit records and artist collaborations, O'Connor drew attention to issues such as child abuse, human rights, racism, and women's rights. She was also known for her outspoken public image, openly discussing her spiritual journey, activism, socio-political viewpoints, and struggles with mental health.

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Filmography41 titles

Year	Title	Character	Age at release
2025	Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL MusicMovie	Self (archive footage)	59
2025	Lilith Fair: Building a MysteryMovie	Self	59
2024	SinéadMovie	Self	58
2024	SinéadSeries	self	58
2022	Nothing ComparesMovie	Self (archive footage)	56
2020	The Busk - A Decade of Christmas on Grafton StreetMovie	Self	54
2020	Gay Byrne's Late Late MomentsSeries	Self - Guest (archive footage)	54
2015	The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two CitiesMovie	Self	49
2015	Irish Rock at the BBCMovie	Self	49
2014	Meteor Choice Music Prize 2014Movie	Self - Nominee	48
2013	Best Of Night Of The Proms vol. 6Movie	—	47
2009	The Meaning of LifeSeries	Self	43
2007	The Graham Norton ShowSeries	Self	41
2004	Back To The 80's - Live In ConcertMovie	Self (archive footage)	38
2003	101 Most Shocking Moments in EntertainmentMovie	Self (archive footage)	37
2002	Greatest Hits of the 70's & 80'sMovie	Self (archive footage)	36
2000	The Beatles RevolutionMovie	Self	34
2000	Gael ForceMovie	—	34
1999	RoveSeries	Self	33
1998	The Butcher BoyMovie	Our Lady/Colleen	32
1997	The ViewSeries	Self - Guest	31
1997	Behind the MusicSeries	Self	31
1997	The Best of Sessions at West 54th: Vol. 1Movie	Self	31
1996	TFI FridaySeries	—	30
1994	A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The WhoMovie	Self	28
1993	Late Show with David LettermanSeries	Self - Musical Guest	27
1993	Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert CelebrationMovie	Self	27
1992	Terry Wogan's Friday NightSeries	Self	26
1992	Wuthering HeightsMovie	Emily Bronté (uncredited)	26
1992	Later... with Jools HollandSeries	—	26
1991	Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie TaupinMovie	Self - Guest	25
1990	Roger Waters: The Wall - Live in BerlinMovie	Self - Vocals	24
1990	The WordSeries	—	24
1990	Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole PorterMovie	Self	24
1990	Stars 90Series	Self	24
1989	Sinéad O'Connor: The Value of IgnoranceMovie	Self	23
1984	MTV Video Music AwardsSeries	Self	18
1980	Verstehen Sie Spaß?Series	Self	14
1975	Saturday Night LiveSeries	Self - Musical Guest	9
1972	Ein Kessel BuntesSeries	Self - Musician	6
1964	Top of the PopsSeries	Self	—