Irish Grinstead, a singer in the R&B group 702, died in September 2023 at age 43. Her sister and fellow group member LeMisha Grinstead announced her death. Contemporary reports said no cause of death had been given; an earlier announcement that Irish was taking a leave from performing because of serious medical issues did not identify a diagnosis or explain her death.
Who was Irish Grinstead?
Irish Grinstead was a singer and member of 702, the R&B group known especially for its hit “Where My Girls At.” The group’s career spanned the 1990s and early 2000s, with three studio albums released across that period.
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What was publicly known about her death?
LeMisha Grinstead announced her sister’s death in September 2023. The Los Angeles Times reported that no cause of death had been given. Earlier, 702 had announced that Irish would take a leave from performing because of serious medical issues. That announcement did not disclose a diagnosis or establish a cause of death.
In a tribute quoted by Pitchfork, LeMisha wrote, “She has had a long battle and she is finally at peace.” Her words offered a personal remembrance, not a medical explanation.
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Irish Grinstead’s place in 702
702 released its debut album, No Doubt, in 1996, followed by the self-titled 702 in 1999. Its final album, Star, arrived in 2003. The group’s best-known single was “Where My Girls At,” a defining marker of its R&B catalog.
Those releases provide a concise path into the group’s recorded legacy: No Doubt introduces the early catalog, the self-titled album followed three years later, and Star marked the group’s final album release. Release dates alone do not indicate current availability of any particular edition.
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