Sinead O’Connor‘s death in 2023 caused a great upheaval in the Irish music industry, as the singer and activist had an untimely demise in her apartment ahead of her tour in 2024-2025.
Now, a year after the incident, the official cause of O’Connor’s passing has been revealed, shedding new light on the struggles she faced in her final years. Here’s what the reports say about O’Connor’s last days, and the health issues she faced amidst her mental turmoil.
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How Did Sinead O’Connor Die?
On July 26, 2023, the renowned Irish singer and activist passed away at the age of 56. Police discovered her unconscious in her South London home. The officials claimed at the time that they did not consider her death to be suspicious, even though the cause wasn’t immediately revealed.
In January of this year, coroners subsequently verified that O’Connor had passed away from natural causes. The Grammy winner’s death certificate has now been cited by the Irish Independent, revealing that her causes of death were asthma and chronic obstructive lung disease.
In July 2023 when she died, O’Connor’s death was specifically attributed in the certificate to “exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchial asthma together with low grade lower respiratory tract infection.” According to the outlet, her ex husband John Reynolds officially recorded her death in Lambeth, London.
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Sinead O’Connor Left A Rich Legacy Behind
Sinead’s O’Connor’s legacy in the field of music has been one of grave importance, with her style of music being a source of inspiration for various modern day musicians including the likes of Hozier, and Boygenius among others.
Singer Phoebe Bridgers also paid tribute to the singer by featuring her in a cover of her 2023 single ‘The Parting Glass’. Sinead’s legacy extends beyond her artistry as she is also known for her activism.
O’Connor brought up topics including racism, women’s rights, human rights, and child abuse. She also ended up causing controversy in 1992, when she tore up a picture of Pope John Paul II during a ‘Saturday Night Live’ performance in protest of abuse in the Catholic Church.
She has been a significant figure in the Irish region, with her influence being a large one on the country’s music and activism scenes. Sinead is survived by her three children.
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