Irish Grinstead From 702 Dead At Age 43

Irish Grinstead from 90s girl group 702, has passed away at the age of 43, with her sister and bandmate announcing the news.

She was known for songs like 'Where My Girls At' and 'Get It Together,' and died after "a long battle." This news comes just nine months after 702 announced Irish took "a medical leave of absence due to serious medical issues."

"It is with great sadness that I have to let you know that my beautiful sister and friend has passed away this evening. She has had a long battle and she is finally at peace."

LeMisha added her sister was "as bright as the stars," and "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."

Several friends and fans have paid tribute to Irish on social media, including Pusha-T, Da Brat, Missy Elliott, Tamar Braxton, SWV, Kenan Thompson, Brownstone, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Hi-Tek.

"💔🙏🏾🕊️ Multitude of Prayers for your family🙏🏾," said Missy.

Tamar added, "💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔 sister I’m so sorry."

"Irish May your beautiful soul Rest Peacefully in the arms of the Lord," Missy continued. "A Multitude of prayers for the entire Grinstead family #702."

Irish and LeMisha were two-thirds of the band's lineup, which also included vocalist Kameelah Williams. They released their first LP 'No Doubt' in 1996.

Their self-titled LP was released in 1999 and featured 'Where My Girls At,' which peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart. 

It became one of the group's three singles to be certified Gold by the RIAA, including 'Get It Together' and 'Steelo.'

Kameelah said she was "devastated and heartbroken" by the news, and referenced the 2008 death of Irish's twin and original band member, Orish Grinstead.

"I struggled with this post because to me this isn’t real. ❤️‍🩹 There’s a lot I want to say, but there’s no way to say what your heart hasn’t fully accepted."

"It’s hard to acknowledge this is even happening. I know you’re feeling better now and hugging your twin Orish which makes me smile cus I know how much you missed her. You & I have known each other since we were kids and we’ve laughed, cried, celebrated and everything in between which is why I just don’t want to believe this. You’ll always be my 'IBG' & I still love you my forever lil sis!!!"