A Dublin museum has vowed to “do better” and pledged to create a more accurate wax figure of Sinéad O’Connor, after its sculpture, which was unveiled today to mark the first anniversary of her death, was criticised by fans, with many comparing the model of the iconic singer to a Thunderbird.
“In response to public feedback on the wax figure, we acknowledge that the current representation did not meet our high standards or the expectations of Sinéad’s devoted fans,” a spokesperson for the National Wax Museum in Dublin said.
“We have listened carefully to the feedback and agree that the figure does not fully capture Sinéad’s unique presence and essence as we intended.”
They added that her impact on Ireland and the global music community “is immeasurable” and that their aim “has always been to honour her in the most fitting and respectful way”.
“With this in mind, we are committed to creating a new wax figure that better reflects the true spirit and iconic image of Sinéad O’Connor,” they revealed.
A Dublin museum has vowed to “do better” and committed to creating a more accurate wax figure of Sinéad O’Connor, after its sculpture, which was unveiled today to mark the first anniversary of her death, was criticised by fans, with many comparing the model of the iconic singer to a Thunderbird.
‘Our team of expert artists will begin this project immediately, ensuring that every detail is meticulously crafted to appropriately celebrate your legacy.
‘We extend our thanks to everyone who has provided feedback and assure them that their voices will be heard. We look forward to introducing a new figure that truly pays tribute to Sinéad O’Connor and her extraordinary impact.
The legendary musician, who died on July 26, 2023, aged 56, was unveiled in a wax figure today, but unimpressed visitors took to social media to criticise the sculpture, claiming it looks like they “just found an old mannequin in a bin and said, yeah, that’ll do”.
Even stranger, the artwork was placed next to that of Liam Neeson in character as Qui-Gon Jinn and Darth Vader, both in Star Wars attire.
As reported by RTEThe museum initially promised that the statue was “meticulously crafted by skilled artist PJ Heraghty” and “captures her essence and spirit, celebrating her legacy and influence.”
Director Paddy Dunning also told the outlet that he knew Sinéad personally, having met her when she was 17 and he was 18, at Temple Lane Studios.
“We have been great friends and close since that first meeting,” he added.
On social media, fans “couldn’t get over how much the Sinéad O’Connor wax figure reminded them of Hood from Thunderbirds.”
Even stranger, the artwork was placed alongside Liam Neeson in character as Qui-Gon Jinn and Darth Vader, both in Star Wars attire.
A video shared by TheJournal.ie shows the moment Sinéad’s wax figure is unveiled at the museum, while her iconic hit Nothing Compares 2U plays in the background.
Another called it “scary looking,” while a third said it was “absolutely horrendous.”
“A Specsavers appointment for whoever did this!” they wrote. “Awesome!!!”
Elsewhere, someone joked that the wax figure “could also be used for Mike Dean.”
“The idea of a wax figure/tribute to Sinéad O’Connor, the icon that she is, is wonderful,” wrote one. “The execution of that idea… I’ll leave it to others to articulate properly.”
Another commented: “I’ve never been to the wax museum, or any wax museum because they’re all a bit weird, but I’m tempted to go now to see people trying to understand why the wax Sinéad O’Connor has become part of the Star Wars universe.”
They added that her impact on Ireland and the global music community “is immeasurable” and that their aim “has always been to honour her in the most fitting and respectful way”.
Commentators were baffled by everything from why Sinéad is positioned next to a Jedi to questions about how similar the statue is to the real thing.
The news was also criticised online as an “insult to the memory of Sinéad O’Connor”.
A video shared by ElDiario.ie depicts the moment when Sinéad’s wax figure is unveiled at the museum, while her iconic hit Nothing Compares 2U plays in the background.
However, comments are baffled by everything from why Sinéad is placed next to a Jedi to questions about how close her statue’s likeness is to the real thing.
MailOnline has contacted the National Wax Museum in Dublin for comment.
The star He was found ‘unresponsive’ after they called the police Flat in Herne Hill, South East London, in July last year, 18 months after her beloved 17-year-old son Shane took his own life.
Detectives were not treating the star’s sudden death as suspicious and earlier this year authorities said she died of natural causes.
The star was found “unconscious” after police were called to her flat in Herne Hill, south-east London, in July last year, 18 months after her beloved 17-year-old son Shane took his own life. Pictured in 2020
Sinéad, also known as Shuhada Sadaqat, was buried as a Muslim in a Catholic cemetery after her funeral on 8 August. Photographed in 1992.
The star described her conversion to Islam as a “reversal rather than a conversion” after she finally turned her back on the Catholic Church following years of attacking it, leading her to tear up a picture of the Pope on television.
In her last post on X, Sinéad posted a photo of Shane and said: “I’ve been living like an undead creature of the night ever since. He was the love of my life, the lamp to my soul.
‘We were one soul, split into two halves. He was the only person who loved me unconditionally. Without him, I’m lost in the bardo.’
Sinéad, also known as Shuhada Sadaqat, was buried as a Muslim in a Catholic cemetery after her funeral on August 8.
After nearly 5,000 people lined the route to pay their respects to the late Irish singer, her family, Bob Geldof and an Islamic cleric were among the few guests as her body was lowered into the ground at Deansgrange Cemetery in Bray, Co Wicklow.
According to tradition, people at Muslim funerals are placed on their right side. Sinead’s head may also be facing the Qibla (the direction towards the Holy Mosque in Mecca), as is the Islamic custom after she chose Islam over Catholicism.
The star described her conversion to Islam as a “reversal rather than a conversion” after finally turning her back on the Catholic Church following years of attacking it, which led her to tear up a picture of the Pope on television.
Her final resting place was marked by flowers removed from the top of her coffin and those thrown onto her hearse by well-wishers. A bronze plaque on a wooden plinth read: ‘Sinead O’Connor. Born 8 December 1966. Died 26 July 2023.’
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