A waxwork of Sinead O'Connor that has been dubbed as "hideous" by her own brother has been removed from the museum a day after it was unveiled.
O'Connor, who passed away at 56 in her south London home last July, was commemorated with a wax figure revealed on Thursday as a tribute to her influence on music and Irish culture, as reported by BBC News.
However, the National Wax Museum in Dublin has since decided to remove the figure to craft "a more accurate representation" after facing backlash for it.
Among the critics of the original figure was O'Connor's brother, John. He expressed his dismay upon seeing the waxwork online, describing it as "inappropriate."
"It looked nothing like her and I thought it was hideous," he told RTÉ's Liveline radio programme on Friday.
He further commented that the figure resembled "a mannequin and something out of the Thunderbirds."
In a statement, the museum acknowledged the feedback, stating: "In response to the public's feedback regarding the wax figure, we acknowledge that the current representation did not meet our high standards or the expectations of Sinéad's devoted fans.
"We have listened closely to the reactions and agree that the figure does not fully capture Sinéad's unique presence and essence as we intended."
The museum emphasized O'Connor's immeasurable impact on music and stated that their goal is to honor the late singer in the "most fitting and respectful manner."
"With this in mind, we are committed to creating a new wax figure that better reflects Sinéad O'Connor's true spirit and iconic image," the statement continued.
"Our team of skilled artists will begin this project immediately, ensuring that every detail is meticulously crafted to celebrate her legacy appropriately."
O'Connor's death was announced on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, via a statement from her family.
Following the announcement, police released a statement on Thursday, July 27: "Police were called at 11:18 hrs on Wednesday, 26 July to reports of an unresponsive woman at a residential address in the SE24 area."
The statement continued: "Officers attended. A 56-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Next of kin have been notified. The death is not being treated as suspicious."
Her cause of death was confirmed earlier this year.
Per The Mirror, Southwark Coroners Court said: "This is to confirm that Ms O'Connor died of natural causes. The coroner has therefore ceased their involvement in her death. If an inquest is to be opened, the date of the brief public hearing will be provided on our website."
The star had an illustrious career, including her rendition of 'Nothing Compares 2 U' becoming the number one single in the world in 1990.
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