Sinead O'Connor's family finds closure as singer's official cause of death is revealed a year later

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DUBLIN, IRELAND: Sinead O'Connor's family can now find closure as her specific cause of death has been revealed a year after her death. 

The singer was found "unresponsive" at her London home on July 26, 2023, and was pronounced dead at the scene. At the time, the Coroner’s Court website reported no immediate cause of death and Scotland Yard stated that her death was "not being treated as suspicious." 

Earlier in January, the London Inner South Coroner's Court revealed that O'Connor's death was due to natural causes, offering some solace to her grieving family. 

However, last Wednesday, her first husband and close friend, John Reynolds, took a significant step by officially registering her death in Lambeth. This move was followed by a formal certification from Julian Morris, the senior coroner for Inner South London. 

Sinead O'Connor died of a combination of COPD and bronchial asthma

Sinead O'Connor's death certificate revealed that she died due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and bronchial asthma.

The certificate specifically notes that her death resulted from an "exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchial asthma together with low-grade lower respiratory tract infection," as reported by the Irish Independent.

Senior coroner Morris confirmed her death following a post-mortem examination, as per PEOPLE Magazine.

Ahead of her death, the Irish singer battled mental illness throughout her life, including PTSD, depression, and suicidal tendencies.

O’Connor’s death came 18 months after her 17-year-old son, Shane, reportedly died by suicide. The Irish icon is survived by three children, including her 28-year-old daughter Roisin Waters. 

O'Connor released her impactful debut album, 'The Lion and the Cobra', in 1987, which featured alternative radio hits like 'Mandinka' and 'I Want Your (Hands On Me)'.

Her 1990 follow-up, 'I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got', included her global breakthrough hit, the No 1 Prince-written 'Nothing Compares 2 U', along with enduring favorites like 'The Emperor’s New Clothes' and the haunting 'I Am Stretched on Your Grave'.

Sinead O'Connor's documentary 'Nothing Compares' is currently streaming on Le Cinema Club 

On the first anniversary of Sinead O'Connor's death, the director of her 2022 documentary, 'Nothing Compares', announced that the film would be streaming for free on Le Cinema Club for one week. 

Emmy-nominated filmmaker Kathryn Ferguson took to Instagram to write, "Today marks the first anniversary of Sinéad‘s passing. It’s hard to believe a year has passed, I think about her everyday." 

She noted, "Since the film’s release in 2022, many people have reached out from around the globe, asking how they can view it. This includes many who lack access to streaming platforms or live in regions where the film isn’t available."

"Now, everyone can watch it and honour Sinead’s extraordinary talent and her unwavering commitment to standing up for the oppressed," announced Ferguson.