Sinéad O’Connor: Book of condolences opens as fans place tributes to ‘beloved’ singer

An online book of condolences for singer Sinéad O’Connor has been opened by Lord Mayor of Dublin Daithí de Róiste.

Police in London confirmed on Thursday that Ms O’Connor, aged 56, was found dead in a property in the city and that her death is “not being treated as suspicious”.

Tributes have been placed outside the singer’s former home in Bray, Co Wicklow. Councillors in Wicklow are also considering plans for a book of condolences.

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O’Connor’s family said in a statement on Wednesday evening that it was with “great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad.

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“Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”

The Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 11:18am on Wednesday, July 26th to reports of an unresponsive woman at a residential address in the SE24 area.

“Officers attended. A 56-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Next of kin have been notified. The death is not being treated as suspicious.”

They said a file will be prepared for the coroner.

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Mr de Róiste said on behalf of the people of Dublin, he “would like to express my deepest sympathies to Sinéad’s family following her sudden death.

“The news has come as a shock to me as well as the millions of fans she had in Dublin and around the world,” the lord mayor said.

“My thoughts are with her three children and her family who have lost a loving mother, daughter and sister, while the world has lost an amazing singer, songwriter and major talent. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dilís agus sólas dá muintir.”

The book of condolence is available to sign here.