Irish Grinstead, Member Of Girl Group 702, Has Died At 43
702 split up in 2006 and reunited 11 years later. The group earned several accolades through the years, including multiple nominations for Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards, as well as recognitions for an American Music Award and a BET Award.
MIssy Elliott, who made a guest appearance on “Steelo” and co-wrote “Where My Girls At?” with the group, expressed her condolences after hearing about the death of Irish, RollingStone reported.
“Irish May your beautiful soul Rest Peacefully in the arms of the Lord,” Missy Elliott tweeted on Sunday. “A Multitude of prayers for the entire Grinstead family.”
Irish May your beautiful soul Rest Peacefully in the arms of the Lord????️ A Multitude of prayers for the entire Grinstead family????????????️????#702 pic.twitter.com/Vfqbwfzxqj
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) September 17, 2023
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