Sinéad O’Connor died on 26 July 2023, in London, at the age of 56.

Quick facts

  • Date of death: 26 July 2023.
  • Place of death: London, England.
  • Age: 56 years old.

Cause of death

  • Authorities later confirmed that she died of natural causes, and her death was not treated as suspicious.
  • In 2024, reports based on her death certificate stated she died from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma, alongside a lower respiratory infection.

Context and legacy

  • O’Connor was an Irish singer‑songwriter best known for the global hit “Nothing Compares 2 U,” released in 1990.
  • Her outspoken activism and controversial moments, such as tearing up a photo of Pope John Paul II on live television, made her a prominent and sometimes polarizing cultural figure.

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