We have an update on the tragic passing of Sinead O’Connor: the cause of her death has been officially confirmed.
The Irish singer died on July 26, 2023. She was 56. At the time, it was revealed by the London Inner South Coroner’s Court that she died of natural causes.
Now a year later, we have more information.
Sinead O’Connor’s Cause Of Death Confirmed
According to multiple reports, the death certificate for the musician, which was registered by her ex-husband John Reynolds in London, has just ben unearthed after all of this time.
The document listed that her passing was caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.
Additionally, it’s reported that the document confirms she was also suffering from a respiratory tract infection, which contributed to her death.
Her Shocking Death
The artist — best known for her single “Nothing Compares 2 U” and for her outspoken stance over the years against the Catholic Church — died last summer at the age of 56.
The tragedy took place just days after O’Connor canceled all her music gigs to take care of “her own health” following the death of her 17-year-old son, Shane, by suicide.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad,” read a statement released at the time by her loved ones.
“Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”
Why Fans Feared For The Worst
An icon of the 1990s music scene, O’Connor had struggled with mental health problems in the years before she passed away.
Fans grew concerned after she shared a troubling Facebook post on November 29, 2020 because she appeared to have posted a suicide note.
“I have taken an overdose,” she wrote at the time.
“There is no other way to get respect. I am not at home, I’m at a hotel, somewhere in Ireland, under another name If I wasn’t posting this, my kids and family wouldn’t even find out. Was dead for another fortnight since none of them bother their hole with me for a minute.
“I could have been dead here for weeks already and they’d never have known.”
Fast forward to this past July when O’Connor was found unresponsive at a home in London.
The following day, a statement shared on the Coroner Court’s website noted that “the death of Sinéad O’Connor in Lambeth was notified to the Coroner” and “no medical cause of death was given.”
Based on this same note, “the Coroner therefore directed an autopsy to be conducted.
The results of this may not [be available] for several weeks.”
Her Legacy As an Artist
Prior to her death, O’Connor released 10 albums, most recently 2014’s I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss.
Her impressive career launched with the release of her debut alum, The Lion and the Cobra, in 1987.
In 1990, the musician became a household name with the release of “Nothing Compares 2 U,” which sold millions of copies worldwide.
Her rendition of Prince‘s hit song earned her nominations for record of the year, best female pop vocal performance and the Grammy Award for best music video, short form at the 1990 Grammys.
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