London Inner South Coroner's Court has given an update on the sudden death of Sinead O’Connor.
The singer had had an incredible career spanning decades, with one of her most famous tracks being her rendition of Prince's 'Nothing Compares 2 U' in 1990 - which went on to top the Billboard Music Awards as the world's number-one single.
On Wednesday (July 26), it was announced that the acclaimed Irish star sadly passed away at the age of 56, per a heartbreaking statement by her family to the Irish broadcaster RTE.
"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad," they shared. "Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time."
Following the devastating news, police issued a statement on Thursday (July 27), which read: "Police were called at 11:18 hrs on Wednesday, 26 July to reports of an unresponsive woman at a residential address in the SE24 area.
"Officers attended. A 56-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene," they continued. "Next of kin have been notified. The death is not being treated as suspicious. A file will be prepared for the Coroner."
No medical cause has been given in the death of O'Connor and an autopsy will be carried out, London Inner South Coroner’s Court has said, as reported by The Mirror.
According to the publication, investigators have also disclosed that the result of the autopsy may not be available for several weeks.
The Grammy-winning singer leaves behind three children - Jake, Roisin, and Yeshua, with her son Shane having passed the age of 17 away after tragically taking his own life.
Days before her death, O'Connor spoke about her loss on Twitter, sharing a photo of the two of them together in happier times with the heartwrenching caption: "#lostmy17yrOldSonToSuicidein2022.
"Been living as undead night creature since. He was the love of my life, the lamp of my soul. We were one soul in two halves," she continued. "He was the only person who ever loved me unconditionally. I am lost in the bardo without him."
Throughout the fearless singer's career, she released 10 studio albums between 1987 and 2014 that deeply resonated with her fans worldwide, the second of which, 1990’s I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got, sold more than seven million copies.
She adopted the name Shuhada' Sadaqat after converting to Islam in 2018 and revealed during an interview on the Irish TV show, The Late Late Show, the following year that she "had been a Muslim all my life and didn't realize it".
In addition to her musical talent, O'Connor's influence extended beyond her career as she consistently used her platform to advocate for various charities and causes. However, her outspoken nature also sparked numerous controversies.
The most notable occurred in 1992 when, during an infamous performance on Saturday Night Live, she protested against child abuse by tearing up a picture of Pope John Paul II, uttering the word "evil." Despite these controversies, O'Connor's angelic voice and tireless advocacy have left a lasting impact.
Our thoughts are with O'Connor's loved ones at this time.
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