It was a somber week for the music world as we bid farewell to two extraordinary talents. First, we mourned the loss of Tony Bennett (96), the beloved standards crooner whose timeless voice captivated generations. And then, merely five days later, we said goodbye to Sinéad O’Connor (56), the fiery Irish singer whose unwavering advocacy made her a polarizing yet undeniably influential figure.

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