Sinead O’Connor’s true cause of death revealed a year later: report

Sinead O’connorThe official cause of death has been revealed after a year.

According to a report Irish IndependentAccording to a report by Reuters, who obtained a copy of the famous singer’s death report, O’Connor died from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchial asthma, as well as a low-grade lower respiratory tract infection.

The new report comes six months after ET confirmed at London Inner South Coroner’s Court that her cause of death was ruled “natural causes.” O’Connor — who became an international star in 1990 with her cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” — died on 26 July 2023 At the age of 56.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinead,” her family confirmed in a statement. Statement to RTE “Her family and friends are heartbroken and have requested privacy at this difficult time.”

The news of his death was first reported by the media. The Irish Times. ET later confirmed this British police found the singer “unconscious” And he was “declared dead at the scene” at his home in London. The London Inner South Coroner’s Court said an autopsy was being carried out. However, his death was not treated as suspicious.

O’Connor’s personal life was filled with tragedy and struggles with mental illness. His son Shane also lost his daughter. committed suicide at the age of 17 Following her disappearance in Ireland in January 2022, the singer has publicly threatened suicide several times in recent years.

After the news of his death, O’Connor was remembered by many fellow musicians and entertainersFeaturing Questlove, Jamie Lee Curtis, and others.

“Heartbreaking man. One of the nicest human beings. Damn it man. This is devastating. #SineadOConnor,” the Roots drummer wrote in the caption. an instagram post It also includes a photo of O’Connor with his distinctive buzz cut.

“I once heard Sinead sing acapella in an empty chapel in Ireland. It was under construction at our host’s private home. It was one of the most beautiful things I’ve heard in my life. Then we went to see Eminem at a festival together. I loved her. Her music. Her life. She was a victim of child abuse and made a huge difference in changing the unfair and unjust harsh laws in Ireland,” Curtis wrote on instagram“She was a warrior. She was a rebel. She tore up a picture of her mother on the wall because of the hypocrisy of the abusive life she grew up in under the banner of the church. This is so sad. NOTHING COMPARES Watch the documentary. Brilliant. Heartbreaking. Rest well. Rest in strength. Rest in peace.”

“Hi all, recently moved back to London after a 23 year absence. So happy to be home : ) Will be finishing my album soon. Will release it early next year : ),” she wrote on July 11. “Hopefully touring Australia and New Zealand in late 2024. Will be touring Europe, USA and other territories in early 2025 : ) #TheBitchIsBack.”