In a tweet on July 17 froma now-deleted Twitter accountshe started, O’Connor — who died aged 56 on Wednesday — wrote, “Been living as undead night creature since. He was the love of my life, the lamp of my soul. We were one soul in two halves. He was the only person who ever loved me unconditionally. I am lost in the bardo without him.”
The Irish musician shared the news of his death at the time in a series of tweets.
Sinéad O’Connor and son Shane.Ken McKay/Shutterstock
Ken McKay/Shutterstock
On July 8, O’Connor had shared a clip of her apartment, referencing the toll her son’s death had taken on her.
“I look like s— either way, which is why I didn’t want to make a video … but you know, the way your kid unfortunately passing away, it isn’t good for one’s body, or soul to be fair,” she said in the videoper TMZ.
Three days later, she had shared a more upliftingpost to Facebookwhere she gave fans an update on new music.
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O’Connor said that she had returned to London and was working on an album. She also told followers that she would be “hopefully touring” in 2024 and 2025.
“Hi All, recently moved back to London after 23 years absence. Very happy to be home : ) Soon finishing my album. Release early next year : ) Hopefully Touring Australia and New Zealand toward end 2024. Europe, USA and other territories beginning early 2025 : ) #TheBitchIsBack,” she wrote.
Over the years, the singer became well-known for her activism and was open about her spirituality, as well as her mental health struggles.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad,” her familyconfirmed in a statement to RTE. “Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”
A rep for O’Connor did not immediately reply to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
source: people.com
