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Exactly, almost a year after the death of Irish singer Sinead O'Connor, the cause of death has been revealed. Until now it was known that the artist had died of natural causes, but everything became official only a few days ago after the death certificate was received by the singer's husband, John Reynolds.

Sinead died from a combination of chronic lung diseases and asthma, writes the "Irish Independent" newspaper. The 56-year-old singer was also struggling with a respiratory tract infection at the time of her death, the newspaper writes.

The cause of death was officially recorded at Lambeth in London by her husband, John Reynolds.

The Nothing Compares 2 U artist's death certificate states that she died of "exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchial asthma along with a low-grade lower respiratory tract infection."

London's Metropolitan Police received a call in July last year after O'Connor was found dead in her London flat. The singer passed away in July 2023, days after canceling her music projects to focus on her health. O'Connor was in a difficult situation after her son, Shane, committed suicide at the age of 17.

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Often controversial for her high-pitched vocals, but also her short hair or her outspoken political and religious views, Sinéad has often been in the center of world media attention.

She made headlines after appearing in a 1992 "Saturday Night Live" skit in which she tore up a photo of Pope John Paul II live on television, sparking controversy around the world and being boycotted from several concerts. and artistic show.

O'Connor's last album, I'm Not Bossy, I'm The Boss, was released in 2014.
After converting to Islam in 2018, the singer changed her name to Shuhada' Sadaqat, but continued to perform under the birth name. She published a book of memories, "Rememberings", in 2021.

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Source: New York Post