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passed away at 56 on July 26, 2023.But the Irish icon — who was at the center of one of the most controversial moments in “Saturday Night Live” history when she ripped up a photo of Pope John Paul II in 1992 — lived on Sunday night during “SNL 50: The Anniversary Special” when Miley Cyrus channeled her during a performance of O’Connor’s signature song “Nothing Compares 2 U.”Cyrus, 32, belted out her rendition of O’Connor’s chart-topping Prince cover, which she performed with singer-guitarist Brittany Howard — just two days after they also paired up at “SNL: The Homecoming Concert.”It was a surprising but touching tribute to O’Connor — not only because of her shocking protest of child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church during her “SNL” performance of Bob Marley’s “War,” but because of the feud she had with Cyrus before her death.Their generation-spanning spat began when Cyrus told Rolling Stone in 2013 that her “Wrecking Ball” video was inspired by O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” clip. While Cyrus swings naked on a wrecking ball and licks a sledgehammer in the video, she also sheds a tear a la O’Connor.

Emily Longeretta Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard appeared to honor Sinéad O’Connor during “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” on Sunday night. The duo, who also performed during the “Saturday Night Live” concert special two nights prior, this time performed the Prince song, “Nothing Compares 2 U.” The 1985 track was made famous by O’Connor when she recorded it for her second studio album, “I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got,” in 1990. In 1992, O’Connor performed a cover of Bob Marley’s “War” on “Saturday Night Live.” At the end of the episode, hosted by Tim Robbins, she ripped up a photograph of Pope John Paul II.

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Sinéad O'Connor's death in July 2023 was the result of natural causes, according to a statement from a London coroner report obtained by the New York Times. Following the result of the autopsy, which began soon after O'Connor's death, the coroner announced that they have “therefore ceased their involvement in her death.” The Irish singer-songwriter was 56 when she passed away in a London residence.

Sinéad O’Connor died of natural cases, the coroner in London has said.

Final Jeopardy! on Tuesday night in a moment fans are calling “absolutely tragic.”Contestant Sophia was in second place with $14,600 behind contestant Michael with $28,800, and Sharon in third with $5,800.The Final Jeopardy! clue was from the “Landmarks” category, and read, “During Pope John Paul II’s 1987 visit to Los Angeles, pranksters covered up this letter in a local landmark.”Sophia seemed confident with her answer as she was the first player to put her pen down and wait for the iconic “Jeopardy!” music to fade out. Unfortunately, she seemingly misread the clue, answering, “The Hollywood Sign,” which knocked her down to only $399 with her massive wager. Had she answered it correctly, she would have won the game.

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tragic death last week at the age of 56, according to a new report.John Thompson, the clerk of the London Inner South district for Southwark Coroners Court, confirmed to the Irish Times on Thursday that an autopsy of O’Connor was completed before her remains were released to her family.However, her autopsy report may not be ready “for some weeks,” Thompson told the outlet.Details will be disclosed to the public only “if an inquest is opened into her death,” per the Irish Times.Her July 26 death is not being treated as suspicious.“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad,” the family of the “Nothing Compares 2 U” singer said in a statement last week. “Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”London police said that O’Connor was pronounced dead at the scene when they were called at 11:18 a.m., to “reports of an unresponsive woman at a residential address in the SE24 area.”O’Connor was born on Dec.

Following Sinéad O’Connor’s death, her 2021 memoir Rememberings has soared to the top of the bestseller lists.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Sinead O’Connor’s 2021 memoir “Rememberings” has jumped to to the top of bestseller lists following the beloved pop star’s death last week. The Irish singer, best known for her hit single “Nothing Compares 2 U,” was found “unresponsive” at her home in London on Wednesday morning.

untimely death at the age of 56 last week has spurred memories of both her eclectic career as well as her most controversial moments.One contentious event infamously occurred in 1992 when the “Nothing Compares 2 U” singer appeared on “Saturday Night Live” and proceeded to rip up a photo of Pope John Paul II in protest of child sex abuse rampant in the Catholic Church.Fast forward to the next week when actor Joe Pesci criticized the Irish songstress during his own appearance.A video clip of the “Goodfellas” star’s “SNL” 1992 monologue has now resurfaced following her passing.“Before we start the show, there’s a little matter I wanna clear up. There was an incident on the show last week,” the Oscar winner, 80, said as he held up the photograph to the audience.

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For all the great music she left behind, most of the public knows Sinead O’Connor for one moment: tearing up a photo of Pope John Paul II on “Saturday Night Live” in 1992, a move that was intended as a blunt statement on abuse in the Catholic church. Not surprisingly, the move torpedoed her career and made her the object of vicious responses from the public and many celebrities — she was booed when she walked onstage at a Bob Dylan tribute concert just days after the incident — and the pillorying continued for many years, with the reaction to her statement changing only as the church’s countless, widespread abuses have become horrifyingly clear.

Sinéad O’Connor once told Rolling Stone, “I don’t do anything in order to cause trouble. It just so happens that what I do naturally causes trouble.”

Sinéad O’Connor released 10 albums over the course of her impressive career, but one moment stood out more than any other: her performance on Saturday Night Live.

Sinead O'Connor was found "unresponsive" at a London home before she was tragically declared dead at the age of 56.

Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor's family have said they are ‘devastated’ following her death on Wednesday at the age of 56. After the announcement of her passing, a family statement followed: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time." Sinéad had four children and was married and divorced four times.