Sinéad O'Connor's Cause Of Death Is Now Clear

Sinéad O'Connor had been open with her struggles with mental health, particularly in the wake of her son's death by suicide at the age of 17 in January 2022. She was hospitalized after her son's death after she posted distressing posts on social media that suggested she was also going to die by suicide. O'Connor had been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, and bipolar disorder, according to People. There had been speculation by some that her cause of death was suicide, considering her past history, but the coroner's report dispels that.

She'd moved to London shortly before her death, and she posted about the move on Facebook in a way that seems like she was hopeful and excited for the future: "Hi All, recently moved back to London after 23 years absence. Very happy to be home ... Soon finishing my album. Release early next year." The album title was to be "No Veteran Dies Alone," and it would have been her first album in a decade — what would turn out to be her last completed studio album was 2013's "I'm Not Bossy, I'm the Boss."

If you or anyone you know is struggling or in crisis or needs help with mental health, contact the relevant resources below:
 -Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
 -Call the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741, call the National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), or visit the National Institute of Mental Health website.