The startling truth behind Sinead O'Connor’s tragic death
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The world of music was left in shock when the news of legendary Irish singer Sinead O'Connor's untimely death broke last year.
The cause of her death, which was initially suicide, has now been confirmed as natural causes, according to a statement released by a spokesman for Southwark Coroners Court in London.
Sinead O'Connor, a name synonymous with raw talent and emotional depth, was found ‘unresponsive’ at her flat in south-east London in July. She was 56.
The news of her passing came as a devastating blow to her fans and the music industry alike, leaving a void that can never be filled.
The tragic loss of her son Shane, who took his own life in January 2022, had a profound impact on O'Connor.
In her last post online, she shared a photo of Shane, expressing her deep sorrow and the love she had for her son.
'We were one soul in two halves. He was the only person who ever loved me unconditionally. I am lost in the bardo without him,' she wrote.
O'Connor had recently moved to a leafy suburb of south-east London, a neighbourhood that boasts of residents like Mark Rylance, Olivia Colman, and James Nesbitt.
Fans and well-wishers hoped that this new beginning would help her overcome the demons of depression and suicidal thoughts that had haunted her since Shane's death.
London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed that O'Connor's death was not being treated as suspicious.
‘Police were called at 11:18hrs on Wednesday, 26 July, to reports of an unresponsive woman at a residential address in the SE24 area.’
‘Officers attended. A 56-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. ‘
‘Next of kin have been notified. The death is not being treated as suspicious. A file will be prepared for the Coroner,' the force said in a statement.
The world mourned the loss of the 'Nothing Compares 2 U' singer, with tributes pouring in from all corners.
Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar praised her talent as 'beyond compare', while Irish President Michael D. Higgins lauded her 'extraordinarily beautiful, unique voice'.
He hoped that ‘her spirit [may] find the peace she sought in many different ways’.
O'Connor's funeral was held in her former hometown of Bray, Co Wicklow. The funeral procession saw fans lining the seafront, breaking into song in a heartfelt tribute to the departed singer.
Among the attendees were U2 stars Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Boomtown Rats frontman Bob Geldof, who shared a close bond with O'Connor since childhood, with Geldof revealing how O’Connor had sent him texts ‘laden with despair’ weeks before her passing.
O'Connor was remembered as a 'beloved daughter of Ireland' with a ‘poet's heart' whose 'voice moved a generation of young people'.
Her family thanked the 'countless kind people' who offered condolences and support during their time of grief.
Her three surviving children—Roisín, Jake, and Yeshua—and her extended family members said the support helped them.
In the family’s statement, they said: ‘The children of Sinead, together with Sinead’s extended family, wish to thank the countless kind people who sympathised and offered condolences on Sinead’s recent passing.’
‘Their helpful support for the family is much appreciated.’
‘We thank the President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina, and An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD for their attendance at the funeral service on the morning of 8th August 2023.’
‘Our thanks also to Dingle Druid Juli Ní Mhaoileóin for her leading of the funeral service and, later, the interment ceremonies in the lovely Garden in Deansgrange Cemetery.’
‘Further thanks to Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri and his colleagues for the Muslim prayers and blessing of Sinéad at both these ceremonies.’
At the time of her death, O'Connor had been in talks for a major biopic about her life and was also planning the release of new music.
What are your favourite songs of Sinead O'Connor? Share your thoughts and tributes in the comments below.
The world of music was left in shock when the news of legendary Irish singer Sinead O'Connor's untimely death broke last year.
The cause of her death, which was initially suicide, has now been confirmed as natural causes, according to a statement released by a spokesman for Southwark Coroners Court in London.
Sinead O'Connor, a name synonymous with raw talent and emotional depth, was found ‘unresponsive’ at her flat in south-east London in July. She was 56.
The news of her passing came as a devastating blow to her fans and the music industry alike, leaving a void that can never be filled.
The coroner reported Sinead O’Connor’s actual cause of death. Credit: @SineadOConnor / X (formerly Twitter)
The tragic loss of her son Shane, who took his own life in January 2022, had a profound impact on O'Connor.
In her last post online, she shared a photo of Shane, expressing her deep sorrow and the love she had for her son.
'We were one soul in two halves. He was the only person who ever loved me unconditionally. I am lost in the bardo without him,' she wrote.
O'Connor had recently moved to a leafy suburb of south-east London, a neighbourhood that boasts of residents like Mark Rylance, Olivia Colman, and James Nesbitt.
Fans and well-wishers hoped that this new beginning would help her overcome the demons of depression and suicidal thoughts that had haunted her since Shane's death.
London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed that O'Connor's death was not being treated as suspicious.
‘Police were called at 11:18hrs on Wednesday, 26 July, to reports of an unresponsive woman at a residential address in the SE24 area.’
‘Officers attended. A 56-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. ‘
‘Next of kin have been notified. The death is not being treated as suspicious. A file will be prepared for the Coroner,' the force said in a statement.
The world mourned the loss of the 'Nothing Compares 2 U' singer, with tributes pouring in from all corners.
Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar praised her talent as 'beyond compare', while Irish President Michael D. Higgins lauded her 'extraordinarily beautiful, unique voice'.
He hoped that ‘her spirit [may] find the peace she sought in many different ways’.
O'Connor's funeral was held in her former hometown of Bray, Co Wicklow. The funeral procession saw fans lining the seafront, breaking into song in a heartfelt tribute to the departed singer.
Among the attendees were U2 stars Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Boomtown Rats frontman Bob Geldof, who shared a close bond with O'Connor since childhood, with Geldof revealing how O’Connor had sent him texts ‘laden with despair’ weeks before her passing.
O'Connor was remembered as a 'beloved daughter of Ireland' with a ‘poet's heart' whose 'voice moved a generation of young people'.
Her family thanked the 'countless kind people' who offered condolences and support during their time of grief.
Her three surviving children—Roisín, Jake, and Yeshua—and her extended family members said the support helped them.
In the family’s statement, they said: ‘The children of Sinead, together with Sinead’s extended family, wish to thank the countless kind people who sympathised and offered condolences on Sinead’s recent passing.’
‘Their helpful support for the family is much appreciated.’
‘We thank the President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina, and An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD for their attendance at the funeral service on the morning of 8th August 2023.’
‘Our thanks also to Dingle Druid Juli Ní Mhaoileóin for her leading of the funeral service and, later, the interment ceremonies in the lovely Garden in Deansgrange Cemetery.’
‘Further thanks to Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri and his colleagues for the Muslim prayers and blessing of Sinéad at both these ceremonies.’
At the time of her death, O'Connor had been in talks for a major biopic about her life and was also planning the release of new music.
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learn something new everyday.
I hear that really does cause death.
