July 29th 2023.
Sinéad O'Connor was a trailblazing musician whose music has been remembered with love and adoration after her death this week. This legendary Irish musician was only 56 years old when she passed away, 18 months after her 17-year-old son Shane lost his life to suicide.
O'Connor was known to have battled mental health issues throughout her life, and just months before her death, had moved to London. Now, her neighbours have spoken out about meeting her in the building where she lived, and many of them were unaware of her fame until after her death.
The neighbours recalled how O'Connor would chat with them candidly outside her home penthouse apartment near Brixton. She spoke to them about her depression since losing her son, why she moved to London to feel less lonely, and discussed her Muslim faith and why she converted.
Pushpakumara Moragamana, who lived opposite the singer, told The Times that O'Connor would often invite him for chats and they spoke regularly. He recalled one time when the musician was so overwhelmed with grief over her son that she broke down in tears.
It was confirmed this week that police found O'Connor unresponsive at her London home, and she was pronounced dead at the scene. No cause of death has been established, with an autopsy due to take place.
O'Connor's family released a statement confirming the devastating news, saying: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinead. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time."
O'Connor was a mother to four children: Shane, Jake, Róisín and Yeshua. Her legacy will live on through her music and the impact she had on people throughout her life.
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