The world mourns the loss of singer Sinéad O'Connor. She died at the age of only 56. Before that, her family already had to cope with another heavy loss, as her son Shane died in 2022 at the age of only 17.
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00:00 The Irish singer Sinead O'Connor has died unexpectedly at the age of 56.
00:07 Just a year before her death, the Nothing Compares 2U singer had to deal with a devastating
00:12 loss.
00:13 In January 2022, her son Shane passed away after disappearing from a hospital.
00:20 Sinead confirmed the 17-year-old's suicide on Twitter and has since publicly mourned
00:25 him.
00:26 A few days before her death, she posted another tribute to Shane on the platform.
00:32 Been living as undead night creature since.
00:36 He was the love of my life, the lamp of my soul.
00:40 We were one soul in two halves.
00:43 He was the only person who ever loved me unconditionally.
00:47 I am lost in the bardo without him.
00:50 Sinead O'Connor's cause of death has not yet been released, but her family has since confirmed
00:55 to RTE.
00:56 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinead.
01:02 Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult
01:07 time.
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