A year after the death of Sinéad O’Connor, the London media have revealed the official cause.
According to the singer’s death certificate, she passed away from a respiratory illness.
Her death, just one year ago, has led to an outpouring of tributes worldwide. Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor, who died on July 26, 2023 in London at the age of 56, succumbed to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, as stated in her death certificate released this Monday, July 29 by the Guardian.
The document, which also indicates “bronchial asthma as well as a mild infection of the lower respiratory tract,” according to a post-mortem examination, was filed on Wednesday, July 24 in London by John Reynolds, the singer’s first husband.
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In January, Southwark Crown Court in south London, which is investigating her death, confirmed “that Mrs. O’Connor died of natural causes,” according to the findings of the judicial inquiry that was made public. After the singer’s passing, the police had stated that her death was not “considered suspicious.”
The iconic singer of the worldwide hit “Nothing Compares 2 U” rose to global fame in 1990 with her rendition of Prince’s song. Besides her music, the singer was recognized for her advocacy against sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, accusing it of failing to protect children. In 1992, she famously tore a picture of Pope John Paul II on live television in the United States, a moment that was broadcast worldwide.
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A year after Sinéad O’Connor’s death, London media have revealed the official cause.
Her death, just one year ago, has led to an avalanche of tributes around the world. Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor, who died on July 26, 2023, in London at the age of 56, succumbed to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to her death certificate, relayed this Monday, July 29, by the Guardian.
The document, which also mentions a “bronchial asthma as well as a mild infection of the lower respiratory tract”, according to a post-mortem examination, was deposited on Wednesday, July 24, in London by John Reynolds, the singer’s first husband.
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- Sinéad O’Connor’s death in London: her death is not “suspicious”, according to the police
In January, Southwark Crown Court in south London, which is investigating her death, confirmed “that Mrs. O’Connor died of natural causes,” according to the findings of the judicial inquiry made public. After the singer’s death, the police had declared that her death was not “not considered suspicious.”
The legendary singer of the global hit “Nothing Compares 2 U” became a global star in 1990 with her cover of Prince’s hit. In addition to her music, the singer was known for her fight against sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, which she accused of failing to protect children. In 1992, she notably tore up a picture of Pope John Paul II on television in the United States, a scene whose images went around the world.
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