Famous Irish People.

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12 celebrated Irish figures including actors, musicians, writers, athletes, and cultural stars across Irish history.

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Sinéad O'Connor

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Sinéad O'Connor, born December 8, 1966 in Glenageary, Ireland, rose to fame with her 1990 cover of Prince's Nothing Compares 2 U, which earned a Grammy for Best Alternative Music Performance. She sparked international controversy in October 1992 by tearing up a photo of Pope John Paul II on Saturday Night Live. O'Connor died on July 26, 2023 in London from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchial asthma at age 56.

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