Reports Reveal Sinead O'Connor's Cause Of Death One Year After Her Passing

Sinead O’Connor, the celebrated Irish singer, passed away on 26 July 2023 at the age of 56, leaving fans worldwide in shock. At the time, the exact cause of her death was not disclosed, leading to widespread speculation. Now, a year later, the details have emerged.

According to a report by the Irish Independent, O’Connor's death certificate states that she died from "exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchial asthma, coupled with a low-grade lower respiratory tract infection." Her former husband, John Reynolds, formally registered her death in Lambeth, London, on 24 June. The certification came from Julian Morris, the senior coroner for Inner South London, following a post-mortem examination.

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The late singer was discovered unresponsive at her London home in July last year. At that time, the Coroner Court's website noted that "no medical cause of death was given." A Scotland Yard spokesperson confirmed that her death was "not being treated as suspicious." Later, the London Inner Coroner’s Court clarified that O’Connor had died of natural causes and that there was no further involvement in her passing.

The revelation of her cause of death has sparked a wave of tributes on social media, with fans and fellow musicians remembering her powerful voice and iconic contributions to music.

In an unrelated but poignant incident, the National Wax Museum of Ireland unveiled a wax figure of O’Connor on 25 July, which was met with criticism for not resembling her accurately. The figure, which many described as unflattering, drew criticism from O’Connor’s brother, John, who likened it to “a dummy” or “something out of the Thunderbirds.” Following the backlash, the museum announced plans to remove the wax figure and create a new one that better captures O’Connor's likeness and spirit.