This is such a devastating story and leaves us with so many many questions. Sad questions with sad answers. Prayers for Sinead O’Connor and her family.

According to The Guardian early on the morning of January 8th, 2002:

Sinéad O’Connor’s 17-year-old son has died, two days after he was reported missing.

The musician shared the news on social media, writing that he “decided to end his earthly struggle” and asked that “no one follows his example.”.

In the early hours of Saturday morning, O’Connor tweeted: “My beautiful son, Nevi’im Nesta Ali Shane O’Connor, the very light of my life, decided to end his earthly struggle today and is now with God. May he rest in peace and may no one follow his example. My baby. I love you so much. Please be at peace.”

Police confirmed the news of the teenager’s death on Saturday.

You can follow this story on virtually any media. So very tragic.

Update 2023: Sinead O’Connor: The World Loses Another Great Voice