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THE MANAGEMENT OF Sinéad O’Connor, 67 Management, have said the singer-songwriter, who died on Wednesday evening, was considering adapting her book into a film at the time of her death.
In the first statement since her death, 67 Management’s Kenneth and Carl Papenfus said they were sending their love, thoughts and prayers to the singers family and thanked Sinéad fand for their “support and kindness”.
The legendary singer was one of this country’s most internationally famous musicians and was much-loved at home and abroad. Her death was confirmed by her family on Wednesday evening.
The two managers thanked their business partners and the musicians that helped in O’Connor’s tenure with the company.
“Incredible as musicians and incredible as true friends to Sinead. Those that worked with her and those that supported her from the sidelines, thank you,” the pair said in the statement.
The management company added that, while they managed Sinéad, she had been working on a new album and was reviewing new tour dates for this year, after she cancelled due to continued grief.
The managers said that O’Connor was also “considering opportunities” in relation to a movie of her book, ‘Rememberings’, – which was released in 2021 – at the time of her death.
Wonderful plans were afoot at this time. Testament and tribute to those who have put their hearts first for Sinead, to whom we are forever grateful.”
“It has been an honour to have worked with Sinead professionally, as musicians, producers and her artist managers over the last nine years, but much, much more than that Sinead was family,” the statement said.
Yesterday, fans of O’Connor gathered in Dublin’s Temple Bar, in the city centre, to remember Sinéad O’Connor and celebrate her music and life.
In London, the London Irish Centre hosted a free event where fans can gather in honour of Sinéad and her “impact on the Irish community and beyond”.
O’Connor, who also used the names Magda Davitt and Shuhada Sadaqat after converting to Islam, had four children. One of her children, Shane, is also recently deceased.
After the announcement of her passing, tributes from President Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, musicians such as Shane Mac Gowan, Christy Moore, Ice T and Aslan were made on social media.
A book of condolences was also opened today, and will reopen tomorrow at 11am, at the Dublin Mansion House by Lord Mayor Daithí de Rósite.
Additionally, RTÉ will have a broad range of coverage to celebrate the life of the Dublin-born singer over the weekend.
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Too sad!
Yes, very sad, she had so much more art to share with the world. I’m sure the film and her last album will be handled with care and dedication befitting someone of her caliber.
Gone too young, gone too soon, RIP
This seems pretty crass to me. Managers commenting on project that ‘Sinéad was considering’. Keep the gravy train rolling.
What next?
A hologram tour?
@Phil O’ Meara: Yep. Some of these management people in the entertainment business are true vampires.
She owes Pope John Paul an apology at heavens gate
@Eamon De Valera:
and the people who were sexually abused by clergy ? ? ?
@Eamon De Valera: For what exactly?
you can’t rip up religious figures, it’s hugely disrespectful to Roman Catholics
@Eamon De Valera: do you ever get tired of trolling?
What the state did to that woman needs to be debated absolutely sickening taking her child!
In the rush to join the hero worship does anyone remember how Sinead posted some very nasty comments to Mary Coughlan when she embarked on a relationship with Mary’s spouse? Also see her comment to Piers Morgan re.Meghan Markle. Let’s get some perspective here and desist from turning her into some sort of saint.
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