Sinéad O'Connor's Precise Cause Of Death Finally Revealed A Year After Her Passing

Famous singer Sinéad O'Connor's exact cause of death has been revealed one year after her passing.

Prior to this revelation, the Southwark Coroner's Court claimed that she died from "natural causes"; however, the actual reason has finally been confirmed.

Sinéad O'Connor, best known for her hit song, "Nothing Compares 2 U," had a promising music career that was derailed after an incident on "Saturday Night Live."

According to various reports, O'Connor's death certificate, filed by her ex-husband, John Reynolds, indicates that she succumbed to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.

O'Connor also had a respiratory tract infection that contributed to her demise.

Her death was certified by Julian Morris, the senior coroner for Inner South London, following a post-mortem examination, which was completed without the need for an inquest.

In January, The Blast reported that a representative for Southwark Coroner's Court in London stated that the "Nothing Compares 2 U" singer died "of natural causes," leading the coroner to conclude their investigation into her death.

O'Connor passed away on July 26, 2023, at the age of 56. Police confirmed that the iconic Irish singer was found "unresponsive" in a London apartment and was "pronounced dead at the scene."

In a statement to RTÉ at the time, her family shared: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad."

O'Connor's passing followed a period of profound grief after the suicide of her 17-year-old son, Shane, in June 2022, prompting her to cancel all music engagements to prioritize her health.

At the time, her management team announced, "We would like to respectfully announce that due to continuing grief over the tragic loss of her beloved son Shane earlier this year, Sinead O'Connor will not be performing live in 2022."

They expressed deep gratitude to her friends and fans for their support, adding: "Thank you to Sinead's friends and fans whose support and understanding we hold in the highest esteem throughout this period. The love being shown has been a source of great comfort and peace for Sinead."

Following her son's passing, the "Drink Before the War" singer paid tribute to Shane on Instagram, writing that her "very light of my life" had ended his earthly struggle and was now with God. She expressed hope that her "baby" was finally at peace.

O'Connor is survived by her three other children: Jake, 37; Roisin, 28; and Yeshua, 17.

O'Connor found success in the music business after the release of her hit song, "Nothin Compares 2 U."

However, the singer's career faced difficulties due to an incident on "Saturday Night Live," during which she tore a photo of Pope John Paul II.

O'Connor was permanently banned from the show after performing her now-famous version of Bob Marley's "War" on "SNL" in 1992 as a protest against the Catholic Church.

The shocking incident caused her to receive significant backlash, which derailed her career.

The singer has since received acclaim from many for speaking up on significant subjects in spite of public opposition.

O'Connor, who was born Catholic, eventually converted to Islam in 2018 and changed her name to Shuhada' Davitt.

Before her passing, O'Connor faced significant mental health challenges over the years. She once left fans scared in 2015 over a cryptic post about her overdosing.

According to Page Six, she wrote, at the time: "This week has broken me. The last two nights finished me off. I have taken an overdose. There is no other way to get respect. I am not at home, I'm at a hotel, somewhere in Ireland, under another name."

The following year, she was reported missing. However, in June 2016, O'Connor dismissed reports that she had attempted suicide as "false and malicious gossip," asserting that she was "far too f-cking happy" for that.

Recently, the National Wax Museum announced the removal of its O'Connor figure, promising to find a "more accurate representation."

The decision came after reactions of shock and disappointment from fans online, with many criticizing the waxwork's lack of resemblance to the music icon.

Following a meeting on Friday morning, the museum's team admitted, "We can do better."

The late singer's brother, John O'Connor, expressed his disbelief on RTÉ radio, stating that he was shocked by the figure's appearance.

"It looked nothing like her, and I thought it was hideous," he remarked per SundayWorld. He suggested that a statue in Dublin would be a more fitting tribute to her memory.

The Wax Museum acknowledged the public's feedback in a statement: "We acknowledge that the current representation did not meet our high standards or the expectations of Sinéad's devoted fans."