- Sinead O’Connor’s cause confirmed
- Death due to natural causes
- Post-mortem concludes investigation
Sinead O’Connor, an Irish vocalist, passed away in July after being discovered unresponsive at her London residence; no medical cause was initially identified. The coroner conducting the investigation has now validated the results obtained from the post-mortem examination.
A coroner has determined that Sinead O’Connor, who was discovered unresponsive at her residence in southeast London a year ago, passed away of natural causes.
The Irish vocalist, aged 56, passed away in July.
At the time, there was no medical cause of death. The London Inner South Coroner’s Court stated that a post-mortem examination would be undertaken, with the results potentially requiring several weeks to become available.
At this time, the coroner’s court has ruled that O’Connor’s demise was caused by natural causes and has concluded its investigation into the matter.
“This serves as confirmation that Ms. O’Connor passed away of natural causes,” read a statement from the coroner’s court. “The coroner has therefore ceased their involvement in her death.”
Natural causes of mortality, as defined by the Ministry of Justice, occur when an illness or condition is not attributable to external factors and “unusual circumstances” do not exist.
A coroner may determine, following a postmortem examination, whether a natural death inquest is warranted. This is applicable in cases of neglect, incarceration, or police custody at the time of the decedent’s death.
O’Connor rose to international fame in part because of the video for her Prince rendition of Nothing Compares 2 U. It appeared in 1990 and propelled her to international renown.
Additionally, she gained notoriety for her candid stances on matters including feminism, conflict, and religion. She famously tore up a Pope John Paul II portrait on Saturday Night Live in 1992 to protest clergy abuse.
In 2018, she became Shuhada’ Sadaqat and converted to Islam, however she performed and recorded as Sinead O’Connor.
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In August, thousands of mourners lined the streets of Ireland to pay their respects at her funeral, which was attended by celebrities such as Bob Geldof and Bono of U2, besides Ireland’s president Michael Higgins and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.
The star’s management disclosed in the aftermath of her passing that she had been completing a new album. They were also evaluating potential tour dates and deliberating on the possibility of a film adaptation of her book.
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Amidst the jubilation, 67 Management’s Kenneth and Carl Papenfus remarked that marvellous plans were in the works. In remembrance and honouring those who have placed Sinead’s welfare first, to whom we shall be eternally grateful.
It has been an honour to work with Sinead as musicians, producers, and artist managers for nine years. However, beyond that, Sinead was like an extended family member. Hers is her resting place.
A musical tribute to O’Connor and her friend, The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan, who passed away in November after a protracted battle with illness, is scheduled to take place at Carnegie Hall in New York; it was disclosed earlier this week.
Among the acts scheduled to perform at the March event are Dropkick Murphys, Glen Hansard, who performed The Pogues’ song Fairytale Of New York at MacGowan’s funeral in December, and The Mountain Goats.
