Tributes honour Sinead O'Connor, a person who 'spoke truth to power'

A music video of Irish singer Sinead O'Connor plays over the crowd awaiting the arrival of US President Barack Obama to speak at College Green in Dublin May 23, 2011. Photo: Reuters

Tributes honouring singer-songwriter Sinéad O'Connor poured in Wednesday (July 26) from all corners, following news of the Irish artiste's death.

Celebrities from across the entertainment world and political figures praised O'Connor's musical talent and her knack for calling out injustices.