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entertainment2 years ago

Sinéad O'Connor's Instructions to Her Children in Case of Her Death

Sinéad O'Connor, who passed away at the age of 56, had given her children instructions on how to protect her music and money after her death. She advised them to contact her accountant before calling 911 to ensure that record companies don't release her music without informing them about the money. O'Connor expressed her frustration with the way record companies exploit artists' work after their death, citing the example of Tupac. She also criticized the posthumous release of Prince's music and the licensing of his hit song "Let's Go Crazy" for a credit card commercial. The cause of O'Connor's death is yet to be determined, and it is not being treated as suspicious.

entertainment2 years ago

Sinéad O'Connor's Unusual Advice for Children in Case of Death

Sinéad O'Connor left instructions for her children in the event of her death, including calling her accountant before 911, to protect her art and money. In a 2021 interview, she expressed her concern about record companies exploiting artists after their death, citing examples like rapper 2Pac and Prince. O'Connor believed that artists become more valuable after their death and wanted her children to ensure that record companies didn't release her music without proper compensation. She also criticized the commercial use of Prince's songs, stating that he would have disapproved of his hit "Let's Go Crazy" being used to sell a credit card.

entertainment2 years ago

Sinéad O'Connor's Instructions for Her Kids in the Event of Her Death

Sinéad O'Connor had instructed her children on how she wanted her estate handled after her death, emphasizing the importance of contacting her accountant before calling emergency services to prevent record companies from releasing her music without informing her family about the money. O'Connor's death was confirmed on July 26, and she is survived by three of her four children. Prior to her passing, she hinted at new music and plans for touring in the future. It remains to be seen if her music will be released according to her wishes.