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Marita Moloney

Sinead O'Connor doesn't hold back with blunt response to Piers Morgan over interview request after son's death

Sinead O'Connor had some strong words for Piers Morgan after he requested an interview with the Irish singer.

The 'Nothing Compares 2 U' songstress shared a screenshot online which appeared to show a request to appear on Morgan's show.

It comes after O'Connor suffered the devastating loss of her son Shane in January.

READ MORE: Sinead O'Connor says she will never perform again after son's tragic death

The 55-year-old shared a screenshot of the email she sent back to the former Good Morning Britain host and captioned the image: "Piers Morgan's been trying to get me on his breakfast show since Shaney died.

"Here's what I emailed him in response: Hopefully you'll chortle your tea out your nose."

O'Connor had written: "Hi Piers, I think it's best I don't do your show because of the irresistible temptation I would have to point out that you're dying to be balls deep in Meghan Markle so bad it's driven you crazy, and that your dislike of Prince Harry is down to his being balls deep in her ten times a day.

"It being the case that if you were ever to get near her, which would never happen, you'd last ten seconds: and that would be that for ten days."

Morgan retweeted her tweet, responding: "Hi Sinead, a delight to hear from you and I did indeed chortle my tea out of my nose.

"Three things.. a) I haven't hosted a breakfast show for a year. b) I actually fancy you, not Meghan. Think it's the GI Jane hair thing. c) I was so sorry about your son. Hope you're OK."

https://twitter.com/OhSineady/status/1507674318716780546?s=20&t=C1vE84elyg2632X-kDMIDA

People were quick to react to the comments from O'Connor, with one writing: "Sinead wins ... Flawless victory!!"

A second said: "Okay, this made me actually roar out loud with laughter.”

And another added: “Oh my GAWD. Sinead, you are one of a kind and we love you for it.”

O'Connor was left heartbroken earlier this year after her son Shane took his own life at just 17 years of age.

The young man was found dead on January 7 after going missing and was laid to rest following a Hindu ceremony a week later.

The singer has been paying tribute to the teenager since his death, and recently said she has spent a lot of time "reminiscing" about her late son.

She shared how a permanent place setting has been left at her dinner table for Shane and that he is "very present".

If you or someone you know has been affected by the issues raised in this article please contact: Samaritans helpline 116 123; Aware helpline 1800 80 48 48; Pieta House on 1800 247 247

READ MORE: Sinead O'Connor says late son Shane is 'very present' as she leaves place for him at dinner table

READ MORE: Sinead O'Connor's son has 'lovely' send-off as she leaves gift in coffin 'in case there's none in heaven'

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