What happened to Irish Grinstead's twin sister? Exploring 702 group members list after recent tragedy.

Irish Grinstead, member of the group 702, passed away at 43 after a long battle with an unidentified illness.

Irish Grinstead, a talented member of the popular female group 702, tragically passed away on September 16 at the age of 43. Her sister, Lemisha Grinstead, shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, expressing her sadness and describing Irish as a beautiful soul who had fought a long battle and was finally at peace. Lemisha also requested prayers and privacy for their grieving family.

While the cause of Irish's death has not been disclosed, it was revealed in December 2023 that she had taken a medical leave of absence due to serious health issues. This news was reported by the Hollywood Reporter. Irish's passing is another devastating blow for the Grinstead family, as her twin sister, Orish Grinstead, passed away at the young age of 27 in 2008 from kidney failure. Orish had also battled cancer and other undisclosed illnesses.

The members of 702 have faced many challenges and losses throughout their career. The group, consisting of Lemisha, Irish, Orish, and lead singer Kamilah Williams, gained fame as the final and most well-known lineup of the American girl group. The name "702" represents the area code of their hometown, Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition to the Grinstead sisters, Cree LaMore, Amelia Cruz, and Tiffany Villarreal have also been part of the group at various times.

The journey of 702 has been marked by lineup changes and conflicts. Amelia and Orish were once expelled from the group due to disagreements with their vocals, leading to temporary replacements by Tiffany Villarreal and Kamilah Williams. However, Tiffany left the group shortly before the release of their first single to pursue a solo career.

After the release of their album "Where My Girls At?", Kamilah Williams severed ties with the Grinstead sisters due to undisclosed personal issues with the record label. She was replaced by Cree La'More, a solo singer chosen individually by Irish and Lemisha. However, Cree also left the group due to personal issues.

In an interview with The Jasmine Brand, Kamilah shed light on the internal struggles that led to the group's breakup. She revealed that there were significant management issues and conflicts within the group, which ultimately led to their demise. Despite the perception that 702 vanished without a trace, Kamilah emphasized that there were underlying issues that contributed to their breakup.

It is worth noting that Kamilah left the band twice to pursue her solo career, and Orish decided to leave the group just before the release of their debut album "No Doubt" in 1996.

The legacy of 702 is one that is marked by both success and tragedy. Their music touched the hearts of many, and the loss of Irish Grinstead is a devastating blow to the music industry and her loved ones. She will be remembered for her talent, beauty, and the joy she brought to the stage. May she rest in peace.

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