At 43, Irish Grinstead has died.

The member of R&B girl group 702, Irish Grinstead has passed away, after a long battle with an illness.

Irish Grinstead Dead

LeMisha Grinstead, another member of 402, shared the shocking news on Instagram on Saturday, Sep.16, 2023. (via Billboard)

"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 in the saddening post

Le Misha did not specifically state what Irish Grinstead's cause of death was but she noted that it was a "long battle" and that 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."

Fans and close friends of the group, including celebrities and musicians, have showered the sister group with condolences and support.

"Multitude of Prayers for your family," Missy Elliott said in a comment.

"I'm so sorry. Here if yawl need ANYTHING," rapper Da Brat said.

"So sorry for your loss. May she RIP," the official account of R&B group SWV wrote.

"Misha- I am so sorrySending you & your family prayers and love during this time. I pray for you & your parents strength & at some point, your healing. God bless you all," singer Keisha Epps commented.

"Oh Misha no! Im so sorry to hear this! So many prayers & much love!," Misha Anderson said.

"She's with Orish now. Rest in peace love," a fan commented.

"Aaaaaaaaaaaw maaaaaaan I'm so sorry about this wooow!!!! RIP Irish now ur with ur twin I pray strength healing comfort to you Mesh," Grammy-winning producer Troy Taylor said in a comment.

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Irish Grinstead Real Cause of Death

As of this writing, Irish Grinstead's real cause of death remains a mystery. A quick Google search of Irish Grinstead's cause of death would say that she died from kidney failure; however, this is misleading.

It was her twin sister, Orish Grinstead, who died of kidney failure 15 years ago. Irish Grinstead's real cause of death has not yet been revealed to the public. It could be expected that in the days to come, or even weeks, details about Irish Grinstead's real cause of death will be revealed.

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