
Details of Sinead O'Connor's will are revealed, nearly two years after his passing in July 2023. The singer left $1.7 million to her kids and told them to 'milk' her music.
- Jan 26, 2025
AceShowbiz - Sinead O'Connor, the Irish singer famously known for her hit "Nothing Compares 2 U," left her estate to her children following her death on July 26, 2023. According to probate records obtained by the US Sun, O'Connor's estate was valued at $1.7 million, which was later adjusted to $1.4 million after the payment of debts, funeral costs, and legal fees.
O'Connor's will, signed in 2013, specifically dictated that her music could be released "at the discretion of any of my children who are then over 18," allowing them to "milk it for what it's worth." This directive ensures that her children have control over her artistic legacy, potentially benefiting from the revenue generated by her posthumous releases.
Beyond the financial aspect, O'Connor's final wishes were steeped in personal touches. She instructed that her albums be released at the discretion of her children and requested to be dressed in priest clothing in her coffin, accompanied by a Hebrew bible and her album "Theology."
Her youngest son, Yeshua Bonadio, was to inherit her cherished guitar collection while her religious items had been earmarked for her son Shane, who tragically passed away by suicide in 2022. Her ex-husband, John Reynolds, who she was married to from 1987 to 1991, was named the executor of her estate, ensuring that her wishes would be carried out properly.
O'Connor died in London at the age of 56, with the cause of death being a combination of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, along with a respiratory tract infection. Her death followed the tragic loss of her son Shane, deepening the heartbreak felt by her family and admirers.
In their statement to RTÉ, her family expressed their immense grief and requested privacy during this challenging time, stating, "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad."
Details of her British estate have yet to be disclosed to the public. However, the singer's will reflects her deep love for her children and her desire to ensure their well-being and control over her musical heritage. Sinéad O'Connor's legacy will last not only through her groundbreaking music but also through the thoughtful provisions she made for her family's future.