The news of her death caused shock around the world: at the end of July it was announced that Sinéad O’Connor had died in London at the age of just 56. The reasons for her death are still unknown. The funeral service for the singer, who became world famous in 1990 with the song “Nothing Compares 2 U” written by Prince, took place in her Irish home on Tuesday in a private setting. Hundreds then lined the streets for the funeral procession. Songs by the artist were played over loudspeakers.