Sinead O’Conner’s death is not being treated as suspicious, police have confirmed.

In a statement a Metropolitain Police spokesperson said: Police were called at 11.18am on Wednesday 26 July 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.”

A statement from the singer’s family said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad.

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

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