
Sinéad O'Connor
- Date of Birth: 1966-12-08
- Date of Death: 2023-07-26
- Place of Birth: Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin, Ireland
Biography
Shuhada' Sadaqat (born Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor; December 8, 1966 – July 26, 2023), better known as Sinéad O'Connor, was an Irish singer-songwriter, musician, and activist. Her career enco... Shuhada' Sadaqat (born Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor; December 8, 1966 – July 26, 2023), better known as Sinéad O'Connor, was an Irish singer-songwriter, musician, and activist. Her career encompassed songs for films, collaborations with numerous artists, and appearances at charity fundraising concerts. Known for often drawing attention to issues involving child abuse, human rights, racism, and women's rights, she became a controversial figure for tearing up a photograph of Pope John Paul II to protest against abuse in the Catholic Church during an SNL live performance in 1992. She converted to Islam in 2018 and changed her name to Shuhada' Sadaqat, but didn't stop using her birthname professionally.

MTV Video Music Awards
Documentary • 1984 September

Nothing Compares
Documentary, Music, Drama • 2022 September

Sinead O'Connor - Goodnight, Thank You. You've Been a Lovely Audience
Music • 2003 January

Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
Music • 1993 March

The Graham Norton Show
Comedy, Talk • 2007 February

Behind the Music
Documentary • 1997 August

Saturday Night Live
Comedy, News • 1975 October

The Butcher Boy
Comedy, Drama • 1998 February

Top of the Pops
Reality • 1964 January

Wuthering Heights
Drama, Romance • 1992 October