Sinéad O'Connor died of natural causes, coroner confirms

The coroner has determined that Sinéad O'Connor passed away from natural causes, as confirmed by a statement from Southwark Coroner's Court on Tuesday. The Irish musician, known for her hit single "Nothing Compares 2 U," was found unresponsive at her south London residence in July and pronounced dead at the age of 56.

The statement from the coroner clarified that Ms. O'Connor's death was due to natural causes, leading to the conclusion of their involvement in the case. Police had previously announced that her death was not being treated as suspicious.

Having recently returned to London after 23 years away, O'Connor was recognized not only for her musical contributions but also for her activism. The singer released 10 studio albums between 1987 and 2014, with her iconic song "Nothing Compares 2 U" achieving global success in 1990.


Renowned for her outspoken social and political views, O'Connor received accolades such as being named artist of the year by Rolling Stone magazine in 1991 and winning the Brit Award for international female solo artist. In 2018, she converted to Islam, adopting the name Shuhada' Sadaqat while continuing to perform under her birth name. Her memoir, "Rememberings," was released in 2021.

Following her passing, Irish President Michael D Higgins paid tribute to O'Connor, praising her authenticity and unique voice. A tribute concert titled "Sinéad & Shane at Carnegie Hall" is scheduled for March in New York City, celebrating the lives of Sinéad O'Connor and The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan. The one-night-only event will feature artists such as Mountain Goats, Cat Power, and Dropkick Murphys covering songs from both musicians.