midwest, the unbearable heat destroying livelihood. i ve never experien sinea o connor, the striking irish singer that made headlines for her incredible voice and also controversy involving a pope has died. she was 56 years old. gordon is in hollywood for us with more on her life and legacy. reporter: carolyn, no cause of death has been released yet, but sinead o connor has been posting recentlybout her pression followi teenage son a year ago by suicide. her fy issued a statement saying her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time. nothing compares to you. reporter: to many, sinead o connor first became someone to watch with her song nothing compares to you written by prince, a heart felt ballod.