Current:Home > StocksSinéad O’Connor’s Cause of Death Revealed -ValueMetric
Sinéad O’Connor’s Cause of Death Revealed
View
Date:2025-04-26 06:07:55
New details on Sinéad O'Connor's passing have been disclosed.
Almost six months after the "Nothing Compares 2 U" singer died at the age of 56, her cause of death has been attributed to "natural causes," a rep for London's Southwark Coroner's Court confirmed to TMZ on Jan. 9, adding, "the coroner has therefore ceased their involvement in her death."
O'Connor's family shared news of her passing on July 26, telling RTE, "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."
The following day, London's Metropolitan Police confirmed they responded to "reports of an unresponsive woman at a residential address," noting at the time that her death wasn't being treated as "suspicious."
The acclaimed singer's passing came more than a year after her son Shane, 17, died by an apparent suicide after he was reported missing. O'Connor is survived by kids Jake, Roisin and Yeshua.
In one of her final social media posts shared in July, O'Connor expressed her plans to release another album, nearly 10 years after her last, I'm Not Bossy, I'm the Boss.
Over her decades-long career, O'Connor—who was also known for her controversial nature—released 10 studio albums and earned eight Grammy nominations, winning an award for Best Alternative Music Performance for her second album, I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got. The 1991 album's lead single, a cover of Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U," helped shoot her to stardom.
Throughout her time in the spotlight, the Dublin native also spoke openly about her mental health struggles, including being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and her struggles with depression.
"People always say to me, ‘Do you think your happiness is going to last?' As if I'm teetering on some edge," she told The Guardian in 2021. "I think I'm good now. But I'm not stupid enough to think I won't have relapses. I'm not stupid enough to think I won't end up in hospital again. I'm a recovering abuse survivor and it's a life's work."
After her passing, many celebs paid tribute to O'Connor and the impact she had on the industry.
"Sinead was a profound inspiration to many," Alanis Morrissette wrote in a July 26 Instagram Story. "And to me. Her passion, poetry, and unapologetic expression raised the bar on artistry and female empowerment. Her questioning of societal norms deeply influenced culture's appreciation of female complexity."
The "You Oughta Know" singer continued, "Her ability to vulnerably dwell on the small part of the bell-shaped curve was thought provoking, stirring and inspiring. I'm feeling empathy for Ireland, for the world, and for all of us who are saddened by this news."
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (78)
Related
- Breaking debut in Olympics raises question: Are breakers artists or athletes?
- Take an Extra 50% Off J.Crew Sale Styles, 50% Off Quay Sunglasses, 30% Off North Face & the Best Deals
- North Dakota voters will decide whether to abolish property taxes
- 2024 Olympics: What Made Triathlete Tyler Mislawchuk Throw Up 10 times After Swim in Seine River
- Paige Bueckers vs. Hannah Hidalgo highlights women's basketball games to watch
- Simone Biles wins gold, pulls out GOAT necklace with 546 diamonds in it
- JoJo Siwa Shares Her Advice for the Cast of Dance Moms: A New Era
- Flavor Flav, Alexis Ohanian step up to pay rent for US Olympian Veronica Fraley
- Billy Bean was an LGBTQ advocate and one of baseball's great heroes
- The Viral Makeup TikTok Can’t Get Enough Of: Moira Cosmetics, Jason Wu, LoveSeen, and More
Ranking
- Big Lots store closures could exceed 300 nationwide, discount chain reveals in filing
- 2026 Honda Passport first look: Two-row Pilot SUV no more?
- 2024 Olympics: Skateboarder Sky Brown Still Competing With Dislocated Shoulder
- Trump election subversion case returned to trial judge following Supreme Court opinion
- Newly elected West Virginia lawmaker arrested and accused of making terroristic threats
- Caged outside for 4 years: This German Shepherd now has a loving home
- Video shows explosion at Florida laundromat that injured 4; witness reported smelling gas
- USA's Casey Kaufhold, Brady Ellison win team archery bronze medal at Paris Olympics
Recommendation
Why Sean "Diddy" Combs Is Being Given a Laptop in Jail Amid Witness Intimidation Fears
Simone Biles and Suni Lee aren't just great Olympians. They are the future.
Sha'Carri Richardson wins her women's 100m opening heat with ease
Deadly force justified in fatal shooting of North Carolina man who killed 4 officers, official says
Elon Musk's skyrocketing net worth: He's the first person with over $400 billion
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Missouri’s state primaries
Florida-bound passengers evacuated at Ohio airport after crew reports plane has mechanical issue
Deadly force justified in fatal shooting of North Carolina man who killed 4 officers, official says