Sinéad O'Connor's Cause of Death Revealed: COPD and Asthma Complications Confirmed One Year Later

July 29, 2024
Sinéad O'Connor's Cause of Death Revealed: COPD and Asthma Complications Confirmed One Year Later
  • Sinéad O'Connor's official cause of death has been revealed one year after her passing in July 2023.

  • The legendary singer-songwriter died at the age of 56 from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.

  • A UK coroner confirmed her cause of death as an exacerbation of these conditions along with a lower respiratory tract infection.

  • Initially, the coroner in London reported her death as natural but did not provide specific details.

  • O'Connor was found unresponsive in her London apartment on July 26, 2023.

  • In the wake of her death, numerous tributes celebrated O'Connor's profound impact on the music industry.

  • O'Connor had publicly struggled with mental health issues, particularly following the death of her 17-year-old son Shane in 2022.

  • She is survived by her three children, including her son Shane, who tragically died by suicide in 2022.

  • Her family announced her passing with a statement expressing their devastation and requesting privacy during this difficult time.

  • To commemorate the one-year anniversary of her passing, Dublin's National Wax Museum unveiled a wax figure of O'Connor, which faced criticism from fans.

  • The director of O'Connor's documentary, 'Nothing Compares,' announced it would be available to stream for free for a week to honor her legacy.

  • The Irish Independent reported that O'Connor died from a combination of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and a respiratory tract infection.

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