Sinead O’Connor: Musicians and Fans React
Following the news of Sinead O’Connor’s death at 56 on July 26th, fans and fellow musicians alike took to social media to share their admiration for the iconic Irish singer.
“I am heartbroken,” reads a tweet from Garbage’s band account. “A true definition of the word icon,” wrote Best Coast bandleader Bethany Cosentino. Jason Isbell shared a screenshot of lyrics to O’Connor’s “This Is a Rebel Song,” captioned: “I hope there’s peace for Sinéad.”
See more reactions to O’Connor’s death below.
I am heartbroken . 🖤 pic.twitter.com/EDpYLEdU8M
— Garbage (@garbage) July 26, 2023
respect and love to sinead o’connor forever and ever. a true definition of the word icon.
— Bethany Cosentino (@BethanyCoast) July 26, 2023
I hope there’s peace for Sinéad at last pic.twitter.com/9EpvfA3EVb
— Jason Isbell (@JasonIsbell) July 26, 2023
Respect to Sinead….. She stood for something… Unlike most people…. Rest Easy..🙏🏽 https://t.co/3nbO3w22zv
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) July 26, 2023
respect and love to sinead o’connor forever and ever. a true definition of the word icon.
— Bethany Cosentino (@BethanyCoast) July 26, 2023
sinead o’connor was a brilliant artist, and a true punk. listen to her amazing records and remember how she spoke truth to power, and then do the same, in her name. https://t.co/VxSCS4H9lN
— Stars (@youarestars) July 26, 2023
This is such a tragedy. What a loss. She was haunted all her life. What a talent. I remember my first Grammy show meeting this small shy Irish girl. #Sinead #RIPSinead Sinead O’Connor Dead at 56 – Rolling Stone https://t.co/DPTd1tNmZT
— Melissa Etheridge (@metheridge) July 26, 2023
I saw Sinéad live many times. First time when I was 12. With my sister, with my mom. My wife and I listened to her all the time. My son Henry listened to her & I think about him when I listen to her now. I was so sad when her son died. I love her she is my hero in art & honesty.
— rob delaney (@robdelaney) July 26, 2023
Too young! #RIP Sinead 💙 pic.twitter.com/71EpnYstTv
— Horace Panter (@horacepanterart) July 26, 2023
The fiercest of her time.
Sinead O’Connor.
Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/6sYcuQX3th— George Stroumboulopoulos 🐺 (@strombo) July 26, 2023
I just don’t even want to talk about the loss of Sinéad. I love her music so much and she’s meant so much to me. I don’t feel like saying more than that right now.
— Feeling Distant (@annkpowers) July 26, 2023
Sinead was the true embodiment of a punk spirit. She did not compromise and that made her life more of a struggle. Hoping that she has found peace x pic.twitter.com/wLAY6ZTI0J
— Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) July 26, 2023
