Letters to the Editor: A legacy of challenging the powers that be
Sinéad O’Connor died on Wednesday at her home in London.
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Sinéad O’Connor, a complex wounded talent whose life, like her songs, were a window into the soul and mind of someone whose mental health was a constant battle and struggle, will not be forgotten.
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