"Sinead O'Connor Death: Autopsy Pending as Police Refer to Coroner – Updates Awaited within Weeks"

Irish singer Sinead O'Connor found dead at her London home.

In a tragic turn of events, Irish singer Sinead O'Connor has passed away, leaving fans and loved ones in shock. The Metropolitan Police have released details surrounding the circumstances of her death, stating that she was found "unresponsive" at her London home and was pronounced dead at the scene. Although there is no apparent medical cause for her passing, the police are not treating it as suspicious.

According to a statement from the police, they received a call at 11:18hrs on Wednesday, July 26, reporting an unresponsive woman at a residential address in the SE24 area. Officers arrived at the scene and confirmed the death of a 56-year-old woman. The next of kin have been notified, and the police are not treating the death as suspicious. A file will be prepared for the Coroner to investigate further.

The post-mortem examination results are expected to take several weeks, as reported by the Daily Mail. The London Inner South Coroner's Court will decide whether an inquest is necessary based on these results and submissions from the family. If an inquest is opened, the date for a brief public hearing will be announced on the court's website.

The Irish Times confirmed O'Connor's death, and her family released a statement expressing their grief and requesting privacy during this difficult time. Many have shared their heartfelt tributes and memories of the Grammy-winning singer, including actor Russell Crowe, who described his conversation with her about various topics such as politics, faith, and music. He expressed his admiration for her, calling her a hero.

O'Connor, who was born in Dublin, had a successful career with 10 studio albums and her iconic rendition of "Nothing Compares 2 U," originally written by Prince, was recognized as the number one world single in 1990 by the Billboard Music Awards.

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