Person in history
Sinéad O'Connor
Sinéad O'Connor, Irish singer and musician (born 1966)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2023 · July 26
Their story
Who they were
Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor, also known as Shuhada' Sadaqat, was an Irish singer and songwriter. 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.
Why this date
Sinéad O'Connor appears on our July 26 calendar for 2023 as a death entry.
Sources
Cite this page
“Sinéad O'Connor”, What's On This Date, https://whatsonthisdate.com/app/people/sinead-o-connor, accessed October 28, 2026.
Cite the underlying source as well — the source links above go to the record this entry is adapted from.
Questions about Sinéad O'Connor
When did Sinéad O'Connor die?
July 26 2023.
Who else was born on this day?
The date page lists everyone we hold for that calendar day.
Text adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0 and from Wikidata (CC0). Images come from Wikimedia Commons; credit and licence are shown with each image. Editorial entries are © What's On This Date. Sources & licensing · How this site works.