Police confirm details about Sinead O’Connor’s death

As the world mourns troubled singer Sinead O’Connor, there’s been an sad update on her death.

Claire Healy and Megan Palin

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July 28, 2023 - 6:19AM

Police have released details of Sinead O’Connor’s death after the singer was found “unresponsive” at a property in London on Wednesday.

Met Police said the troubled star, 56, was declared dead at the scene after officers arrived.

They added that her death was not being treated as suspicious.

A police statement said: “Police were called at 11:18hrs on Wednesday, 26 July to reports of an unresponsive woman at a residential address in the SE24 area.

“Officers attended. A 56-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Next of kin have been notified. The death is not being treated as suspicious. A file will be prepared for the Coroner.”

Sinead O’Connor has died aged 56 Photo by Don Arnold/WireImage

Tributes poured in after the death of one of Ireland’s most famous voices was confirmed last night.

In a statement, the singer and songwriter’s family said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinead. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”

Sinead O'Connor performs on stage in 2014. Photo: Christie Goodwin/Redferns via Getty Images

Sinead O'Connor was an incredible singer. Picture: EPA/DANIEL DAL ZENNARO

O’Connor’s death comes 18 months after her son Shane, 17, died in January.

He tragically took his own life after escaping hospital while on suicide watch.

Writing on social media following his death, she said he had “decided to end his earthly struggle” and requested “no-one follows his example”.

In her last tweet, O’Connor posted a photo of her son Shane and said: ‘Been living as undead night creature since. He was the love of my life, the lamp of my soul.”