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Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor's son Shane dies at 17, cause unknown.

Shane O'Connor, the son of renowned Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor, has tragically passed away at the age of 56, as reported by the Irish Times on July 26. The exact cause of his death has not been disclosed to the public at this time. However, O'Connor's recent tweets indicated her deep sadness over the loss of her son.

In one of her last tweets on July 17, she shared a heartfelt picture of Shane accompanied by a caption that expressed her grief. She described him as the love of her life and the guiding light of her soul. They were inseparable, two halves of the same soul. She emphasized that he was the only person who had ever loved her unconditionally and that she felt lost without him.

This tweet was in response to a graphic that asked users to describe their life using emojis. O'Connor also tweeted on the same day, offering support to mothers who had lost their children to suicide. She shared a Tibetan Compassion Mantra and a song by Al Green titled "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart."

According to TMZ, Shane O'Connor had been reported missing before his body was discovered lifeless. Sinead O'Connor held his caregivers responsible for his disappearance. She questioned how a seventeen-year-old, who had been under suicide watch at Tallaght Hospital's Lynn Ward, could go missing. She expressed her frustration with the hospital's refusal to take accountability and threatened legal action if anything had happened to her son while under their care.

Irish police, as quoted by TMZ, confirmed that a body found in the Bray area of Wicklow on January 7, 2022, belonged to Shane O'Connor. The Missing Person Appeal for him was subsequently closed. In the aftermath of his death, O'Connor shared a heartfelt message on social media, stating that her beloved son had decided to end his earthly struggles and was now at peace with God. She expressed her hope that no one would follow his example and urged him to rest in peace.

In a 2007 interview with Oprah Winfrey, O'Connor revealed that she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder four years prior. She disclosed her previous struggles with suicidal thoughts and overwhelming fear. However, the Irish Times, the publication that first reported O'Connor's passing, has not disclosed the specific cause of her death.

Shane O'Connor was the son of Sinéad O'Connor and her former partner, Donal Lunny, according to the Sun. O'Connor expressed her gratitude towards Lunny for his efforts as a father in the wake of their son's death. She acknowledged his love and support for Shane and apologized for his loss.

The Sun also highlighted Shane's talent as a poet. O'Connor shared a poem written by him in 2021, describing it as her favorite thing about that year. The poem, written in a 6/8 tempo, showcased Shane's artistic prowess and touched his mother's heart.

The passing of Shane O'Connor is a devastating loss for Sinéad O'Connor and all those who loved him. His memory will be cherished, and his poetic talent will continue to inspire. May he find eternal peace, and may his story serve as a reminder of the importance of compassion and support for those struggling with mental health issues.