Irish Singer Sinead O’Connor’s exact cause of death has finally out
The exact cause of Sinead O’Connor’s death has finally been revealed, exactly one year after the beloved Irish singer died after being found “unconscious” in her London apartment.
O’Connor died from a combination of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, the Irish Independent reported. The 56-year-old singer was also battling a respiratory tract infection at the time of her passing, the outlet wrote.
The certificate specifically stated that O’Connor’s death was the result of an “exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchial asthma along with a mild lower respiratory tract infection,” the outlet said.
On Wednesday, July 24, the “Nothing Compares 2 U” singer’s death was formally registered by her ex-husband John Reynolds in Lambeth, London, according to the Irish Independent. Inner South London Chief Coroner Julian Morris certified her death following an autopsy, according to the outlet.
The “Nothing Compares 2 U” singer died on July 26, 2023, at the age of 56. London’s Metropolitan Police were called to O’Connor’s apartment in southeast London on July 26, 2023, after receiving reports of an unconscious woman at the scene.
After they found out that the deceased was O’Connor, police quickly issued a statement saying that her death was not being treated as suspicious.
Inner South London Coroner’s Court later issued a statement revealing that she died of natural causes.
Sinead O’Connor Documentary Will Be Available to Stream for Free
Earlier this week, the director of O’Connor’s documentary, Nothing Compares, announced that the film would be available to watch for free for the next seven days on La Cinéma Club.
Filmmaker Kathryn Ferguson wrote on Instagram that “many people from around the world have reached out to us to ask how they can watch it” since its release in 2022.
“This includes many people who lack access to streaming platforms or live in regions where the film is not available,” Ferguson wrote.
She added: “Now, everyone can watch it and honour Sinéad’s extraordinary talent and her unwavering commitment to championing the oppressed.” Also read – Selena Gomez once again denies speculation that she has gone through any cosmetic surgery.
Fans slam National Wax Museum for making inappropriate image of Sinead O’Connor
To mark the anniversary of her death, Dublin’s National Wax Museum Plus unveiled a wax figure dedicated to the singer, but it was met with criticism.
The Irish Times reported that O’Connor’s brother, John O’Connor, criticised the figure’s appearance, saying it was “horrible” and “inappropriate” during an interview on RTÉ’s Liveline radio show.
He added that it looked like a mix “between a mannequin and something from Thunderbirds.”
Fans were also outraged.
“The new wax figure of Sinéad O’Connor looks like they found an old mannequin in a bin and said, yes, that will do. It’s amazing,” one person wrote on X.
“As a huge fan of Sinéad O’Connor and everything she stood for, I am so disappointed with this! It looks nothing like our Sinéad,” said another.
Following the backlash, the National Wax Museum Plus started on social media, acknowledging the controversy and announcing the decision to remove it.
They further explain that they are launching a new project which will focus on creating a more accurate statue of O’Connor.
“In response to public feedback on the wax figure, we recognise that the current representation did not meet our high standards or the expectations of Sinéad’s devoted fans,” they continued.
They further added that they had listened to the feedback and agreed to create a more accurate statue of O’Connor which will be a representation of her essence and presence.
The museum highlighted O’Connor’s influence on the global music community and on Ireland and said they are committed to creating a new wax figure that better represents the true spirit and iconic image of Sinéad O’Connor.”