Sinéad O’Connor, the renowned Irish singer, was discovered unresponsive in her London residence and was declared dead at the scene, according to police reports. The 56-year-old singer’s death, which occurred on Wednesday, is not being considered suspicious. The police will be preparing a report for the coroner.
The police were alerted to an unresponsive woman at a residential address in the SE24 area of London at 11:18 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26. Upon arrival, they found a 56-year-old woman, later identified as O’Connor, dead at the scene. The singer’s next of kin have been informed of her death.
Authorities have indicated that a post-mortem examination will likely be conducted to determine the cause of O’Connor’s sudden death. The singer’s family confirmed her passing in a statement released on Wednesday, expressing their devastation and requesting privacy during this challenging time.
O’Connor, best known for her hit song “Nothing Compares 2 U,” had recently moved into a new home and had been discussing plans for new music and a 2024 tour. Her death comes 18 months after the suicide of her 17-year-old son, Shane, in January 2022. O’Connor had expressed her grief over her son’s death on Twitter, calling him the “light of her life” and the “lamp of her soul.”
Born in Glenageary, South County, Dublin, in 1966, O’Connor had a challenging childhood marked by her parents’ separation and alleged abuse from her mother. She attributed these experiences to her struggles with mental health in her adult life.
O’Connor made her mark on the music scene with her debut album, “The Lion and the Cobra,” in 1987. Known for her distinctive shaved head and fiery temperament, she released 10 studio albums throughout her career. Her rendition of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” in 1990 catapulted her to international fame and was named the No. 1 world single by the Billboard Music Awards that year.
Despite her success, O’Connor’s career was not without controversy. She made headlines for her protest against sexual abuse in the Catholic Church during her 1992 “Saturday Night Live” performance, where she tore up a picture of Pope John Paul II on stage. This act led to her being banned from NBC for life.
O’Connor leaves behind three children. Her contributions to the music industry and her passionate performances will be remembered by fans worldwide.