On July 26, the family of Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor confirmed her passing at the age of 56. The announcement expressed the family’s deep sadness and requested privacy during this difficult time. Now, the Metropolitan Police has provided further details, revealing that O’Connor was found unresponsive at her London home yesterday morning and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her next of kin have been informed, and authorities have stated that her death is not being treated as suspicious. A file will be prepared for the coroner to investigate the circumstances surrounding her passing.
The Metropolitan Police released a statement saying that they responded to reports of an unresponsive woman at a residential address in London’s SE24 area at 11:18 a.m. on July 26. The 56-year-old singer was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
Following the news of her death, numerous tributes poured in from fellow artists, including Garbage, Billy Corgan, Michael Stipe, and Ice-T. However, Morrissey later criticized the industry’s response, pointing out the lack of support O’Connor received during her lifetime for her actions, such as her public protest against sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
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In one of her last TV interviews in 2021, O’Connor discussed the concept of being “the first-ever cancelled person.” She described herself as a “protest singer” and highlighted that she was never meant to be a conventional pop star.
Sinéad O’Connor‘s passing marks the end of an era for a remarkable artist known for her integrity and intensity in music. Her legacy will continue to resonate in the hearts of her fans and the music community.