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Irish Grinstead, 702 R&B singer, dead at 43

Irish Grinstead, part of the R&B girl group 702, died Saturday, reps confirmed to Fox News Digital. She was 43. Her cause of death was not immediately provided.

Irish Grinstead, a singer in the popular '90s girl group 702, died on Saturday. She was 43.

A representative for the band confirmed her death to Fox News Digital. 

Her cause of death has not yet been provided.

Her sister and fellow 702 bandmate, LeMisha Grinstead, shared a tribute to Irish on Saturday.

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"It is with great sadness that I have to let you know that my beautiful sister and friend has passed away this evening," LeMisha wrote. 

"She has 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." 

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She added, "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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Music icons celebrated Irish's life on social media with kind messages posted on LeMisha's page.

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Rap legend Missy Elliott sent a "multitude of prayers" to the family, DaBrat offered her condolences and iconic '90s group SWV wrote they were "so sorry" for her loss.

Rapper Pusha T, Tamar Braxton and Kenan Thompson also paid respects online.

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