Singer Sinead O'Connor Dead at 56

18 months after 17-year-old son's suicide

This woman held some wildly unpopular positions throughout her life, and what anyone thinks of that is their right and none of my business.

But her pure talent was undeniable, and she had one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard.

As always, say what you will in the comments, but try to separate “art" from “ideology".

If Michelangelo was a hardcore anti-crossbow advocate, it wouldn't diminish the magnificence of Mary's “flowing” marble cloak in La Piéta.

This is a sad end for a troubled talent.