Irish Grinstead of the lady staff 702, recognized for his or her 1999 clash tune “Where My Girls At?,” died Saturday. She used to be 43.
Grinstead’s used sister, LeMisha, confirmed the singer’s unexpected death on Instagram.
“It is with great sadness that I have to let you know that my beautiful sister and friend has passed away this evening,” she wrote Saturday. “She has had a long battle and she is finally at peace. That girl was as bright as the stars! She was not only beautiful on the outside, but also within.”
“Sharing the stage with her was a joy I will cherish for the rest of my life,” endured the publish. “We, the family ask for prayers and respect for our privacy as we grieve an outstanding loss to our family.”
The reason for Grinstead’s loss of life has no longer been shared, then again, The Hollywood Reporter noted that 702 introduced in December that Grinstead used to be taking a “medical leave of absence due to serious medical issues.”
The Submit reached out to LeMisha for remark.
Irish used to be born on June 2, 1980, in Houston.
She had a dual, Orish, who died on April 20, 2008, of kidney failure at 27.
702 — which were given its identify from the Las Vegas department code — used to be composed of the Grinstead sisters and Kameelah Williams.
The gang exempt its debut booklet, “No Doubt,” in 1996 that includes the tune “Steelo” — the theme tune to the clash Nickelodeon display “Cousin Skeeter.”
Prior to disbanding in 2006, the crowd had been nominated for an American Song Award, a BET Award, and several other Soul Educate Woman of Soul Awards.
They received Perfect R&B/Soul Book of the Future — Staff, Band or Duo for “No Doubt.”
Since information penniless of Grinstead’s loss of life, enthusiasts and fellow celebrities were sharing their sympathies on-line.
“Multitude of Prayers for your family,” wrote rap icon Missy Elliott, 52.
“Sister I’m so sorry,” wrote Tamar Braxton, 46.
“Saturday Night Live” forged member Kenan Thompson, 45, additionally commented that he used to be “so sorry to hear this news.”
