London, England – The cause of death of legendary singer Sinead O’Connor has been officially revealed on the anniversary of her tragic passing. O’Connor, aged 56, was found unresponsive in her apartment in southeast London in July of last year. Her death was formally registered by her husband John Reynolds in Lambeth, London. The Irish music icon’s death certificate confirmed that she passed away from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, with a respiratory tract infection also present at the time of her death.
The cause of O’Connor’s death was noted as exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchial asthma alongside a low-grade lower respiratory tract infection on her death certificate. In a statement released in January, a spokesperson for Southwark Coroners Court in London confirmed that O’Connor died of natural causes. Following her death, London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed that her death was not being treated as suspicious. The police statement mentioned that officers were called to reports of an unresponsive woman at a residential address in the SE24 area, where a 56-year-old woman, presumably O’Connor, was pronounced dead.
O’Connor’s final post on Twitter included a heartfelt message about her late partner, Shane, expressing her deep love and loss. Alongside Shane, O’Connor also had three other children – Jake, Roisin, and Yeshua. Irish President Michael D. Higgins paid tribute to O’Connor, praising her extraordinary voice and hoping that her spirit finds the peace she sought. The iconic singer left behind a lasting legacy in the music industry, with her unique voice and powerful lyrics resonating with fans around the world. Her untimely death serves as a reminder of the impact that artists like O’Connor can have on their audience and the profound loss felt by those who admired her work.