The cause of Sinead O'Connor's death has been disclosed. The Irish singer passed away from natural causes at the age of 56, as confirmed by a statement from the London Inner South Coroner's Court on Tuesday.
The court has concluded its investigation into O'Connor's death.
Authorities had reported that Sinead O'Connor was discovered unresponsive at her London residence around 11 a.m. on July 26, 2023 and was subsequently declared deceased at the location.
"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time," her family previously said in a statement in July.
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Ms. O'Connor passed away 18 months following the tragic death of her 17-year-old son Shane, who took his own life in January 2022 after leaving the hospital.
In her final Tweet, O'Connor shared a photo of her son Shane and expressed, "Been living as undead night creature since. He was the love of my life, the lamp of my soul."
'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.'
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Born on December 8, 1966, O'Connor made her mark in the music industry in 1987 with her first album, "The Lion and the Cobra."
She gained widespread recognition in 1990 as an outspoken "protest artist" when she released the powerful ballad "Nothing Compares 2 U," originally written by Prince. The song's music video, featuring a close-up of a tearful O'Connor against a black background, became one of the most iconic visuals of the decade.
O'Connor went on to achieve international fame, having a successful career that included the release of 10 studio albums.
Her life was marked by tragedy, beginning with childhood abuse inflicted by her mother, Marie O'Grady.
She had four brief marriages and was the mother of three children: Jake, Roisin, and Yeshua, besides Shane.
