Police say Sinéad O'Connor's death is not suspicious; Research points to natural causes
The singer's body was found on the morning of Wednesday (26), at her home in London. In recent months she had been battling depression and fibromyalgia.
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The death of Sinéad O'Connor is not being treated as a suspect, according to police information, after his body was found on Wednesday (26). The singer and activist, best known for her song "Nothing Compares 2 U", has died aged 56 at her London home. Authorities reported that she was found "unconscious" It was "declared dead non-local" at 11:18 am local time (07:18 GMT), and his family was duly notified.
"A file will be prepared for the coroner," officials said.
Death of O'Connor
The singer's death was announced and confirmed by their family members, via a statement communicated to Ireland's national broadcaster, RTÉ. The news came shortly after they were informed by the authorities.
"It is with great sadness that we communicate the passing of our dear Sinéad. Family and friends are devastated and have asked for privacy at this very difficult time," the singer's family said in a statement.
Depression
In January of last year, the artist went through a traumatic event when his 17-year-old son Shane was found dead in Ireland. Depression has been a constant battle in her life, something she has experienced on numerous occasions. The tragedy deeply shook Sinead O'Connor, causing her to be hospitalized at that time.
In a series of Twitter posts, an artist confirmed that Shane's death was the result of a suicide. She posted that he had decided to end his fight on Earth and mentioned that he thought about suing all the way to the hospital where he was admitted.
“The very light of my life,decided to end his earthly struggle today and is now with God,” said the singer in one of the publications.
The artist not only faced problems with depression, but also fought against fibromyalgia, a rheumatological condition that causes heightened muscle sensitivity and increased perception of pain through nerves.
Career
Famous for her shaved head and forthright views on religion, sex, feminism and war, as well as her notable music, she will be remembered in certain circles for an event where ripped up a picture of Pope John Paul II during an appearance on "Saturday Night Live" in 1992. In 2018, the singer converted to Islam and changed her name to Shuhada 'Sadaqat.
Their first album entitled "The Lion And The Cobra", released in 1987, received critical acclaim. However, it was in 1990 that she achieved global fame with her stunning cover of the song "Nothing Compares 2 U", originally by Prince. The single reached the top of the music charts and was voted number 1 of the world at the Billboard Music Awards. Currently, the music video for the song has accumulated over 400 million views on YouTube.
Throughout her career, the Irish artist released 10 studio albums. His latest work, titled "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got", received the prestigious Irish Classical Album award at the RTÉ Choice Music Awards earlier this year. In an act of generosity, Sinead accepted this feat for all members of Ireland's refugee community. In addition, she had plans to release a new album soon, as announced on her social networks, and intended to embark on a tour of Oceania, Europe and the United States between 2024 and 2025.
