Singer-songwriter Sinead O’Connor was found safe after being reported missing in Chicago’s northern suburbs earlier Monday.
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Earlier on Monday, police in Wilmette, a town of 27,600 just north of Chicago, said in a statement that they were “seeking to check the well-being of O’Connor”.
The singer, who found global fame with her 1990 smash hit Nothing Compares 2 U, “left the Wilmette area” for a ride on her bicycle at 0600 local time on Sunday and hasn’t returned since.
According to WGN, the singer is safe, and is now in a local hospital. Two hours after O’Connor went on her bike ride, her official Facebook page had a vague, rambling post added to it: It’s unclear what the post means.
O’Connor is being sued for libel by Arsenio Hall after she suggested the comedian had been supplying drugs to Prince, who died last month. She is said to be safe “and is no longer listed as a missing/endangered person”.
The singer is now being sued by USA comedian Arsenio Hall after she accused him of supplying drugs to the musician, Prince, who died last month.
Paradigm Talent Agency, which represents O’Connor, declined comment. In 1991, O’Connor was named Artist of the Year by Rolling Stone. The lawsuit seeks more than $5 million in damages but any award would be decided by a jury.
In 1992 she sparked outrage after ripping up a picture of Pope John Paul II during a live TV broadcast.
Over the years O’Connor has voiced support for other young female performers facing intense public scrutiny, including Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus.
Sinéad O’Connor has reportedly gone missing in Chicago. In 2007, she told Oprah Winfrey that she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and attempted suicide on her 33rd birthday.
She said in the post she was not at home.
The singer has a history of mental health issues and cancelled a summer tour a year ago, citing “exhaustion due to an existing not resolved medical situation”.
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O’Connor encouraged Shane to hire a lawyer and leave Tusla’s care in another post Friday.
