Sinéad O’Connor’s cause of death confirmed after singer died aged 56
Posted by  badge Boss on Jan 09
The music icon died last summer (Picture: Rob Ball/Redferns via Getty Images)

’s cause of death has been confirmed after the .

In July last year, police officers were called to her home in London after she was

Her expressing their heartbreak, which read: ‘It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad.

‘Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.’

A friend of the Irish music legend recently claimed that she following the death of her 17-year-old son, Shane.

A spokesperson for the Southwark Coroner’s Court has now stated that she died of ‘natural causes’.

There was an outpouring grief from fans of O’Connor’s around the world after her death (Picture: Getty)

In a statement, they said: ‘This is to confirm that Ms O’Connor died of natural causes.

‘The coroner has therefore ceased their involvement in her death.’

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