Irish Musician Sinead O’Connor Died of Natural Causes, Coroner Confirms

Irish musician Sinead O’Connor was found dead in her London home in July 2023 at the age of 56. O’Connor was confirmed by The Southwark’s Coroner’s court on Tuesday to have died of natural causes.

The legendary musician, known for songs such as ‘Mandinka’ and ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’, was discovered unresponsive at a residential property in London, prompting an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Police clarified from the beginning that there was no suspicion of foul play.

Coroner’s Court Confirms Sinead O’Connor Cause of Death in a Statement

In a brief statement on Tuesday, The Southwark’s Coroner’s Court said that, “This is to confirm that Ms O’Connor died of natural causes.” They continued: “The coroner has therefore ceased their involvement in her death.” No further details were given about the cause of death.

The statement from the coroner’s court not only confirms the circumstances of Sinead O’Connor’s death, but puts an end to speculation about the cause of death.

O’Connor will be remembered for her albums The Lion and the Cobra (1987) and I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got (1990). She received several awards and nominations in her career, including a Grammy and a Brit award.

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