Who was 702 member Irish Grinstead?
ON September 16, 2023, Lemisha Grinstead announced that her sister and fellow 702 member Irish Grinstead had died.
Irish was one of the founding members of the popular 1990s R&B group and was only 43 years old at the time of her death.
Who was 702 member Irish Grinstead?
Born on June 2, 1980, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Irish Grinstead was a singer who rose to prominence when she entered the music scene as a member of R&B girl group 702.
The band was originally composed of the Grinstead sisters, including Irish and her identical twin Orish, their older sister Lemisha, and Amelia Childs.
The group was known for their hit songs Where My Girls At? and Get It Together.
Outside of music, Irish also dabbled in acting projects, having starred in The Brewster Project and Tiffany the Doll.
What was her cause of death?
Irish's cause of death has not been revealed at this time.
In Lemisha's statement posted on Instagram, she wrote that Irish "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! We, the family ask for prayers and respect for our privacy as we grieve an outstanding loss to our family.”
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In December 2022, Irish had to take a break from performing with 702 due to undisclosed health concerns.
"We regret to inform you that at this time Irish Grinstead will be taking a medical leave of absence due to serious medical issues," the band penned in their announcement.
What happened to Irish Grinstead's twin sister, Orish Grinstead?
Irish's twin sister Orish Grinstead died on April 20, 2008, at the age of 27.
According to reports, she passed away due to kidney failure, which was brought about by her cancer diagnosis.
She also reportedly had several undisclosed ailments and was not expected to make a recovery.
Her friends described her as a "good person, sweet, sincere, humble and full of life."