Irish Grinstead dies at 43 from mystery cause as tributes pour in for 702 singer (2025)

17th Sept 2023, 12:00By Jennifer Korn

702 hoped for a 'healthy and speedy recovery'

The Instagram post by 702 continued:

"It is our hope that she will have a healthy and speedy recovery in the months to come."

"We ask that at this very difficult time that you please respect our privacy and continue to pray for us as Meelah and Misha continue to navigate and represent 702 for upcoming performances in 2023."

17th Sept 2023, 11:30By Jennifer Korn

Group previously revealed Irish was struggling with medical issues

In an Instagram post in December 2022, 702 revealed Irish was dealing with medical troubles.

The post reads:

We regret to inform you that at this time Irish Grinstead will be taking a medical leave of absence due to serious medical issues."

17th Sept 2023, 11:00By Jennifer Korn

Missy Elliot pays tribute

On X, formerly known as Twitter, Missy Elliot shared a photo of Irish Grinstead along with a written tribute.

"Irish May your beautiful soul Rest Peacefully in the arms of the Lord," she wrote.

"A Multitude of prayers for the entire Grinstead family"

17th Sept 2023, 10:30By Jennifer Korn

Irish's final Instagram post

The singer posted once on Instagram on the Fourth of July.

"Happy 4th of July y'all!!! They said that I'm ugly so please forgive me for posting a picture of myself... I really miss ALL of you!"

"And Thank God for your prayers... I will talk to you all again really soon and Thank You for loving me."

"I NEVER left y'all! And remember this... I NEVER WOULD LEAVE Y'ALL!!!"

17th Sept 2023, 10:00By Jennifer Korn

702's Instagram following

The girl group boasts over 16,000 followers on Instagram.

702 rose to fame in the 90s with hit songs Where My Girls At? and Get It Together.

17th Sept 2023, 09:30By Jennifer Korn

Longtime fan mourns

In the comment section of 702's post, one fan reminisced seeing the group live, writing: "I cherish the memory of seeing you guys live."

"I fell in love with you all on one of your very first shows. Y’all came out with just a mic - no props only the 702 sign, and still killed it."

"I been hooked on live music ever since. May the memory of lrish live on. I thank her for her contributions to music."

17th Sept 2023, 09:15By Jennifer Korn

702 pays tribute

In an Instagram post, 702 shared a picture of Irish.

The group also wrote a caption: "Please keep Irish's family, friends, and 702 in your thoughts and prayers."

Heartbroken fans have flooded the comments.

17th Sept 2023, 09:11By Jennifer Korn

More on Orish Grinstead's health battle

According to reports, Orish died at age 27 from kidney failure, which was brought about by a cancer diagnosis.

She also reportedly had several undisclosed ailments and was not expected to make a recovery.

Orish's friends described her as a "good person, sweet, sincere, humble and full of life."

17th Sept 2023, 09:07By Jennifer Korn

More about Irish Grinstead

Irish Grinstead was born on June 2, 1980, inLas Vegas, Nevada.

She was a singer who entered the music scene as a member of R&B girl group 702, and rose to fame from there.

Outside of music, Irish also starred in The Brewster Project and Tiffany the Doll as an actress.

17th Sept 2023, 09:03By Jennifer Korn

More about the group, 702

The girl group's original members included the Grinstead twins Irish and Orish, their older sister Lemisha, and Amelia Childs.

The group was known for their hit songs Where My Girls At? and Get It Together.

17th Sept 2023, 08:59By Jennifer Korn

Irish's twin sister died of kidney failure

Irish's twin-sister, Orish Grinstead died of kidney failure in 2008 at the age of 27.

Orish was one of the original members of 702, along with Irish, Lemisha, and singer Amelia Childs.

Irish's cause of death has not yet been revealed.

17th Sept 2023, 08:55By Jennifer Korn

Sister announces death, continued

Lemisha Grinstead's Instagram tribute continued: "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!"

"We, the family ask for prayers and respect for our privacy as we grieve an outstanding loss to our family."

17th Sept 2023, 08:51By Jennifer Korn

Sister announces death

Irish Grinstead's death was announced by her sister and fellow 702 group member, Lemisha Grinstead, in an Instagram post on Saturday.

“It is with great sadness that I have to let you know that my beautiful sister and friend has passed away this evening,”the post read.

“She has had a long battle and she is finally at peace.

17th Sept 2023, 08:47By Jennifer Korn

Irish Grinstead dead

702 member Irish Grinstead has died at the age of 43, her family announced.

The R&B singer's cause of death has not yet been revealed.

Her death comes months after the group announced she would be taking a "medical leave of absence due to serious medical issues," according to The Hollywood Reporter.