Those from the world of leisure and politicians alike have been paying tribute to Irish singer Sinead O'Connor, who has died on the age of 56.

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar led tributes to the Dublin-born star, saying her music was "loved around the world and her talent was unmatched and beyond compare".

In a tweet, Irish combined martial artist Conor McGregor - who was as soon as welcomed into the ring with O'Connor's voice earlier than a UFC combat - stated "the world has lost an artist with the voice of an angel".

He added: "Ireland has lost an iconic voice and one of our absolute finest, by a long shot. And I have lost a friend.

"Rest In Peace, Sinead you might be residence along with your son I'm certain."

O'Connor's 17-year-old son Shane died by suicide final 12 months. The Nothing Compares 2 U singer stated in a tweet posted simply 9 days in the past that she had been residing as an "undead night creature" since his demise.

Further tributes rolled in from musicians from all genres, with rapper Ice-T saying the singer "stood for something... unlike most people", whereas Ian Brown of rock band The Stone Roses wrote that collaborating with O'Connor was "magical".

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf mirrored on the "sad news" concerning the a number of Grammy nominee on Twitter, utilizing the singer's Islamic title.

"Sinéad/Shuhada was a unique musical talent who undoubtedly inspired many people to speak about their own mental health by being so open about her own struggles," he wrote. "Condolences to her family, friends & all those who loved her."

Mr Yousaf completed his tweet with a verse from the Koran generally used when somebody has died - referencing the singer's conversion to Islam in 2018.

Meanwhile, the singer Alison Moyet stated O'Connor's voice "cracked stone with force & by increment".

She added: "As beautiful as any girl around & never traded on that card. I Loved that about her. Iconoclast."

O'Connor's distancing from the pop mainstream, together with her shaved-head look and boycotting of awards, gained her admirers far and vast.