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Sinead O’Connor’s Will Reveals Plan for Unreleased Music

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Sinead O'Connor, the late Irish singer known for her powerful voice and provocative stances, left behind a lasting legacy not only in music but also for her family. Her will has unveiled her wishes for how she wanted her estate to be managed, particularly focusing on her children. Passing away at the age of 56 in July 2023, O'Connor wanted to ensure her children's financial security by instructing them to exploit her unreleased music catalog. Her will explicitly directed her children to “milk” her music for what it’s worth, signaling her understanding of the music industry's posthumous value increases, as noted by her comparison to other artists like Tupac Shakur.

O’Connor’s will detailed her £1.7 million estate, which was intended to be divided among her children. However, after accounting for legal fees, debts, and funeral expenses, the amount reportedly reduced to £1.4 million. Her ex-husband, John Reynolds, was named as the executor of her estate. His role included ensuring the practical and financial aspects of her estate were settled according to her wishes, underscoring her desire to have trusted individuals manage her legacy.

Her children, Jake Reynolds, Brigidine Roisin Waters, and Yeshua Bonadio, were the primary beneficiaries. Apart from monetary inheritance, personal items of sentimental value were left to her children. O’Connor’s foresight in preparing her children for the financial complexities of managing an artist’s estate is evidenced by her advice to contact an accountant before any other action, demonstrating a pragmatic approach to ensuring her children understood the financial implications of her music and estate.

O’Connor's passing was noted to be due to exacerbations from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma, as confirmed by her death certificate. Her cause of death brought an end to a career filled with both acclaim and controversy, but through her posthumous instructions, she continues to shape her musical legacy actively. Her instructions were clear and direct, encapsulating her lifelong advocacy for autonomy and control over her work. O'Connor's life’s work and her careful planning ensure her voice will echo, benefiting her family and her audience posthumously.

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