It has been a year since the legendary singer Sinead O’Connor passed away, and finally, her exact cause of death has been confirmed. The news brings closure to her fans who have been wondering about the circumstances surrounding her untimely death.
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Sinead O’Connor, popularly known for her hit song “Nothing Compares 2 U,” was found unresponsive at her London home on July 26, 2023. Sadly, she was declared dead shortly after. The Metropolitan Police quickly confirmed that her death was not suspicious, but an autopsy was still necessary to determine the cause.
At the time, the London Inner Southwark Coroner’s Court stated that her death was due to “natural causes,” but the exact details were not disclosed. However, her ex-husband, John Reynolds, recently registered her death and revealed that her death certificate cites chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma as the cause of her passing.
According to reports, the certificate mentioned that Sinead O’Connor’s death was a result of an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchial asthma, and a low-grade lower respiratory tract infection. While her cause of death was previously confirmed as natural causes, it is now clear that her struggle with COPD and asthma ultimately led to her untimely demise.
The tragic loss of Sinead O’Connor deeply impacted her family, friends, and fans. Her death came just 18 months after the passing of her 17-year-old son, Shane. Sinead O’Connor leaves behind four children, Jake, Roisin, and Yeshua, in addition to her late son Shane.
In another unfortunate event, a wax museum in Dublin faced backlash for unveiling a wax figure of Sinead O’Connor on the anniversary of her death. The figure received criticism from her own brother and was quickly removed from display. In response, the National Wax Museum acknowledged the public’s feedback and vowed to create a better representation of Sinead that truly captures her unique essence.
Sinead O’Connor’s music and soulful voice touched the hearts of many, and her legacy lives on. As we remember and cherish her contribution to the world of music, let us also raise awareness about the respiratory ailments that contributed to her passing.
