Quick Scoop

Irish Grinstead of 702 passed away in September 2023 at age 43. Reports said she had been dealing with serious medical issues and had taken a leave from the group before her death; no specific cause was publicly disclosed.

What was reported

  • 702 announced in late 2022 that Irish was stepping back from performances because of serious medical issues.
  • Her sister and bandmate LeMisha Grinstead confirmed the news of her passing in September 2023.
  • Coverage at the time noted that the family asked for privacy while they grieved.

About 702

702 was the R&B group behind songs like “Where My Girls At?” and “Steelo.” Irish was one of the original members, and the group’s name came from the Las Vegas area code.

If you want, I can also give you a short bio of Irish Grinstead or a timeline of what happened with 702.