Sinéad O’Connor, 56, has died, her family has confirmed.

"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad,” her family said in a statement on Wednesday, according to RTE.

“Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time."

O’Connor, a native of Dublin who released ten studio albums throughout her career, is survived by her three children.

Her 17-year-old son Shane tragically died in January 2022.

In one of her final tweets, O’Connor wrote: “I am lost in the bardo without him.”

Details surrounding the Irish singer’s death are limited at the moment. More to come.

Listen to some of Sinead O'Connor's greatest tunes on IrishCentral's Spotify here: