Members of Queen, Guns N' Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against The Machine, Public Enemy and Smashing Pumpkins are among the musicians paying tribute to Sinead O'Connor, whose death, at the age of 56, was announced yesterday, July 26.
Breaking the news of the singer's death in a brief statement, O'Connor'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."
Dublin-born O'Connor, best known for her 1990 cover of Prince's Nothing Compares 2 U, which became a global hit, released 10 albums during her career: her most recent album, I'm Not Bossy, I'm the Boss, was released in 2014.
