Was Demi Moore set to play Sinead O'Connor in biopic? 'Nothing compares 2 U' singer was planning film before death
DUBLIN, IRELAND: The renowned Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O'Connor gained notoriety for her feisty and outspoken music as well as her personal challenges and provocative demeanor. She died at the age of 56, causing an outpouring of condolences for a performer who frequently stunned and enthralled the globe.
A new report has revealed that O'Connor, who was known as a vocal advocate for women in the music industry, was reportedly planning a movie before her tragic death. The music icon was said to be actively involved in talks for a future biopic that would have been based on her life in the days before her untimely death.
The renowned artist was reportedly considering a star-studded cast, including Hollywood actress Demi Moore, for the crucial role.
Was Demi Moore set to play Sinead O'Connor in biopic?
Sinead O'Connor reportedly had her sights set on three actors, including Hollywood icon Demi Moore, to play her in a biopic based on her memoir 'Rememberings', according to a story from The Sun.
The Irish singer was pondering taking part in the script before she died on July 26, 2023, after being discovered comatose at her London home. Along with Moore, she also desired Irish stars Saoirse Ronan and Niamh Algar to portray her at various points in her life.
"Sinéad was keen to explore making her memoir into her film and she had a raft of ideas about how it would look on screen," a source told The Sun.
"She had a huge amount of respect for Demi and thought Niamh was a real rising star after she saw her in her TV series The Virtues. Sinéad, too, thought Saoirse was fierce and loved her from her film Brooklyn in 2015 when she played an Irish migrant," the source added.
According to the source, who revealed details about the late singer's plans for her biographical film, "Her early ideas for the film saw her leaning towards a triptych-style film, featuring three different actresses which would fit with a satirical reference to the Catholic Church's father, son, and Holy Ghost."
The insider continued, "It was clear Sinead had given the biopic real thought and seemed keen to get involved in the script."
How did Sinead O'Connor die?
Sinead O'Connor was 56 years old when she died on July 26, 2023, and the cause of death is unknown. According to the publication, in addition to the biopic movie, Sinéad's management organization was preparing an album and tour.
Although there has been no indication of what caused the star's passing, her body was last week returned to her family after an autopsy was conducted to "secure a medical cause of death," as reported by Mirror.
The results of the post-mortem examination report may not be available for a few weeks, and the London Inner South Coroner's Court indicated it will make the decision about whether to hold an inquest after hearing from family members.
Where is Sinead O'Connor buried?
Sinéad O'Connor was laid to rest on Tuesday, August 8 at the Garden area of Dublin's Deansgrange Cemetery, the same cemetery where her mother Johanna Marie O'Grady O'Connor, who died in a car accident in 1985, is buried, as per Irish Central.
After her death in London last month, more than 3,000 mourners flocked to her hometown to pay their respects. Many of them sobbed as they sang "Nothing Compares to U" in a heartfelt farewell.
Sinéad "suffered more than her share of hardship and adversity," according to her eulogy.
How did Sinead O'Connor's son die?
Three children, Jake, Roisin, and Yeshua, survive Sinéad, who rose to international fame in 1990 with her hit "Nothing Compares 2 U".
O'Connor was devastated when her 17-year-old son Shane died tragically last year. Sinéad paid a tragic homage to Shane, her second youngest son, who died after he fled a hospital while under suicide watch, in a desperate final social media message.
"Been living as undead night creature since," the musician tweeted in desperation just before she died.
"He was the love of my life, the lamp of my soul. We were one soul in two halves. He was the only person who ever loved me unconditionally. I am lost in the bardo without him," as cited by Mirror.