Sad news surprised the music industry on Sunday. The ’90s singer Irish Grinstead, who created many hits, including Steelo and Where My Girls At, with her fellow group members in 702, has died. Her sister and co-member, LeMisha Grinstead, announced the tragic news through Instagram on September 17, 2023. Let’s explore Irish Griendstead’s reported cause of death and legacy as a member of 702.
The ’90s star singer Irish Grinstead dies at 43
Irish Grinstead’s sister, LeMisha Grinstead, announced her sister’s death on September 17, stating that she passed away that evening. She remembered her sister as a beautiful person from inside and out, who was as bright as the stars.
- LeMisha also remembers her as a friend and group mate, sharing that it was a joy to share the stage with her, which she will dearly cherish for the rest of her life. Following this, she concluded her obituary by asking for their fans’ prayers and respect for the family’s privacy as they grieve their loss.
What was the cause of death?
In the official announcement uploaded by Irish Grinstead’s sister, she mentioned that the singer had been battling a disease for a long time. Despite not mentioning the ailment that Irish was suffering, some press reported a particular cause of death.
The @BlackMusicHonor family extends our condolences to the family, friends, and fans of 702 member #IrishGrinstead who had passed away. May she have eternal rest. pic.twitter.com/gdJSnq9vGv
— Black Music Honors (@BlackMusicHonor) September 17, 2023
- As per 702’s announcement last year, Irish has been on a hiatus since December 2022 due to ‘serious medical issues.’ After months of battle, CoopWB reported that the singer passed away from kidney failure. This is the same disease that took the life of her twin sister Orish back in 2008 when she was just 27. This parallel tragedy has shocked her fans. However, the official cause of death of Irish Grinstead has not been disclosed.
Fans retrace 702’s legacy as singer Irish Grinstead passes away
The fans of Irish Grinstead remembered her for her performances in the 90s R&B band 702. The group consisted of three Grinstead sisters, along with Kameelah Williams. The girls also took the band’s name from the area code of their hometown, Las Vegas.
Just found out that my fave Irish has passed away, I had to pull over. I loved loved loved them when I was a teenager and still to this day love their music. I hope the R&B girls do something in her honor #Thislittlegame #wheremygirlsat #702 #IrishGrinstead #RNB #missyelliot pic.twitter.com/ebSe2gwR6d
— BrooklynBabyDoll718 (@PrincessJill718) September 17, 2023
- To date, Steelo is one of their most famous tracks, released in 1996 as a part of their debut album No Doubt. The song was later used as the theme song for Nickelodeon’s TV series Cousin Skeeter. Another song fans remember is Where My Girls At, released in 1999 as part of their second album, 702.
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- Later on, their bandmate Williams went on a temporary hiatus. During this time, Cree La’More joined the team, and they released Pootie Tangin for the soundtrack of Chris Rock’s film Pootie Tang. Following this, they released Star, featuring I Still Love You, along with Williams.
- In 2006, the group took an indefinite hiatus that lasted for 11 years. Then, in 2021, the Grinstead sisters joined the reality series BET Presents: The Encore. The series featured nine former girl group members as they created new music within 30 days and formed a supergroup.
- This second inning of the musical journey abruptly stopped as Irish Grinstead passed away at the age of 43. Spiel Times shares its condolences with the family, friends, and fans of the mesmerizing singer of 702, Irish Grinstead.
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