Mourning Conor McGregor’s Emotional Statement Strikes a Chord With Thousands as Sinéad O’Connor’s Death, Famous for Her Foggy Dew Rendition, Brings Fans Together

The news of Sinead O’Connor’s passing has left Conor McGregor, the UFC superstar, deeply saddened. The Irish singer-songwriter’s family came forward to announce the heartbreaking news. O’Connor died at the age of 56, and her family members gave no other details of her death. However, they mentioned the need for privacy at this hour, as they were devastated by the news. O’Connor rose to fame with her song ‘Nothing Compares 2 U, which was released in 1990. In 1992, huge controversy surrounded the Irish singer when she teared up an image of Pop John II while performing live on stage.

The star has gone through several hardships in her personal life. In 2022, she lost her son, Shane, by suicide when he was just 17. In one of her interviews with Oprah Winfrey, she revealed that she suffered from bipolar disorder, which made her suicidal at one point in her life. After her passing, her dear friend and former UFC two-division champion, Conor McGregor, finds it hard to control his grief. During this dark phase, the Irishman also remembered how she made him feel special at UFC 189.

Conor McGregor along with fans pays tribute to Sinead O’Connor

Conor McGregor is mourning the death of his dearest friend, Sinead O’Connor, and he took to Twitter to pay tribute to her. ‘The Notorious’ tweeted, “The world has lost an artist with the voice of an Angel. Ireland has lost an iconic voice and one of our absolute finest, by a long shot. And I have lost a friend. Sinead’s music will live on and continue to inspire! Rest In Peace, Sinead you are home with your son I am sure.” The Irishman also shared a picture of her singing ‘The Foggy Dew’ for McGregor in UFC 189.

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When fans came across the Irishman’s message, they were quick to react.

Sinead O’Connor sang for Conor McGregor during his walkout at UFC 189. After hearing her sing, the Irishman turned back and pointed at her. The fight was way too important for the Irishman, as he won against Chad Mendes and became the featherweight kingpin. After coming across the pictures, a fan got nostalgic about the moment.

Another fan also felt the same about McGregor’s entrance at UFC 189.

Yet another Twitter user also got nostalgic about UFC 189 after coming across the pictures shared by the Irishman. O’Connor created some of the best songs for the fans to enjoy, with her No. 1 hit being ‘Nothing Compares 2 U.” A fan commented that she will live for eternity through her songs.

After coming across the pictures of UFC 189, a fan strongly recommended that Conor McGregor return to the UFC octagon to create more memorable moments. The Irishman’s last fight in the UFC was at UFC 264, which was held on July 10, 2021. Later, he stayed away from the octagon as he suffered a broken leg.

One of the Twitter users also felt the same. He wanted McGregor to come back, as he believes that the Irishman can contribute so much to the sport even now.

The words of Conor McGregor are enough to realize that the Irishman is in a dark phase after losing his dear friend. Sinead O’Connor is also someone who hails from Ireland and made him feel special before his important fight. Hence, a fan tried to console ‘The Notorious’ for his loss.

From the reactions of the fans, it is clear that the magnificent tribute paid by the UFC superstar deeply moved them. They also went back to a time when O’Connor made the Irishman feel special. What do you make of the touching tribute and the revolving fan sentiment in this period of mourning? Let us know in the comments section below.

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