People all over the world are mourning the passing of Sinéad O’Connor, an immeasurable talent whose heavenly voice was tinged with sadness.

Fans and celebrity friends have been pouring in their condolences, sharing fond memories of the woman who came to popularity in 1990 with her immortal ballad “Nothing Compares 2 U.”

Russell Crowe is one of those friends who shared a thoughtful tribute to her.

Shocks of sadness echoed around the world on July 26 when she confirmed the death of Sinéad O’Connor, 56.

During her career, the Dublin-born vocalist published ten studio albums, and her song “Nothing Compares 2 U” was crowned the number one world hit by Billboard Music Awards in 1990.

The song, lyrics, and vocals are all very emotional. The late Prince wrote the award-winning tune, which topped the charts. Her song was also nominated for three Grammys.

The singer went on to become one of Ireland’s most notable musicians, alongside U2, Enya, and The Cranberries, all of whom achieved international acclaim in the 1980s and 1990s.

Her politically charged lyrics were softened by her exceptional voice, but they nonetheless sparked debate among her listeners, with some feeling spurned by her contentious comments.

She came on Saturday Night Live in 1992 and used the show to protest child sex abuse in the Catholic Church by tearing up an image of Pope John Paul II.

“I’m not sorry for what I did. “It was brilliant,” O’Connor stated later. “However, it was extremely traumatic.” It was open season on treating me like a nutcase.”

The “The Emperor’s New Clothes” singer also refused to play the national anthem before her concerts and boycotted the Grammy Awards, claiming that she did not want to be “part of a world that measures artistic ability by material success.”

In her later years, the iconic singer was primarily concerned with spirituality and activism. She became an ardent advocate for mental health issues after struggling with them herself.

Her focus was also on her four children, Jake Reynolds (1987), Roisin Waters (1995), Shane Lunny (2004), and Yeshua Bonadio (2006), but she experienced a tragic loss when Shane committed suicide by hanging in January 2022.

“My beautiful son, Nevi’im Nesta Ali Shane O’Connor, the very light of my life, decided to end his earthly struggle today and is now with God,” she tweeted at the time (according to People). “May he rest in peace, and may no one follow in his footsteps.” My child. I adore you to pieces. Please rest in peace.”

Following his death, the singer was overcome with grief and hospitalized after openly claiming she might join her son.

O’Connor appeared to be back on track and optimistic about her future this year, only weeks before the brilliant artist died. “Hi All, recently moved back to London after 23 years of absence,” she wrote on Twitter. I’m overjoyed to come home:) My album will be finished soon. The release date is set for early next year:) Hopefully, I’ll be touring Australia and New Zealand by the end of 2024. Beginning in early 2025, Europe, the United States, and other territories:)”

After her death was confirmed yesterday, social media sentiments ranged from ecstasy to grief.

Celebrity friends and admirers are sending words and memorials in honor of the award-winning woman, whose death has left a vacuum in the business.

Russell Crowe is one of the celebrities who paid respect to O’Connor on Twitter, recounting a noteworthy interaction with her.

“Last year, working in Ireland, having a pint in the cold outside a Dalkey pub with some new friends, a woman with purpose strode past us,” says the 59-year-old New Zealand actor.

Puffy Parker wore a scarf around her bent head and zipped to the nape. One of my new pals exclaimed, leaped up, and pursued the woman. Thirty meters down the road, the friend and the woman were hugging, and he motioned me over. I met Sinéad under the streetlights, mist on my breath. She looked me in the eyes and whispered softly, ‘Oh, it’s you, Russell,'” Crowe wrote in a series of posts.

“She came back with us to the table, sat in the cold, and ordered a hot tea.” We talked about the recent Dublin heatwave, local politics, American politics, the ongoing fight for indigenous recognition in many locations, including Australia, her fond memories of New Zealand, faith, music, movies, and her writer brother.”

Crowe stated that the chat gave him “the opportunity to tell her she was a hero of mine.”

“When her second cup was taking on the night air, she rose, embraced us all, and strode away into the fog-dimmed streetlights,” the post reads. We sat there, four of us, and spoke the same thing in different ways. What a remarkable woman. “May peace be with your brave heart, Sinéad.”

The cause of death has yet to be determined.

Rest in Peace, beautiful Sinéad. We are so thankful that you shared your “courageous heart” and beautiful vocals with the world. We hope you found your peace.

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