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Ellie Kemp

Sinead O'Connor says she'll never sing again after son's tragic death

Sinead O'Connor has revealed she will never perform live again following her son's tragic death last month.

The 55-year-old musician said it's because there is 'nothing to sing about' since Shane, 17, died.

The teenager was found dead after he went missing from the hospital while he was under suicide watch last month.

Sinead said that her son had had planned his funeral a month before taking his own life.

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Following his tragic death, Sinead said she will 'never forgive' the Irish state after he walked out of the hospital in Dublin, Ireland.

The Nothing Compares 2 U singer also said she had failed him - and on Sunday (13 February) stated that she won't sing again.

She tweeted to set the record straight following speculation she would be getting back on stage in the near future, reports the Mirror.

She wrote: "Just to say, suggestions there’ll be any performances this year or next year or ever again are erroneous. There will never be anything to sing about again."

She signed off her tweet by saying: "#DropsMike".

Sinead shared the news of her son's death is in a heart-breaking message last month.

"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," she said.

"May he rest in peace and may no one follow his example. My baby. I love you so much. Please be at peace."

Speaking following Shane's funeral, Sinead described the send-off for her son, who she shares with folk musician Donal Lunney, as 'very lovely.'

She said at the time: "We just said goodbye to our beautiful angel, Shaney. Very lovely Hindu ceremony.

"Shane will have loved it. He was always chanting 'Om. Shanti'. I put a few packs of fags in the coffin for him in case there’s none in heaven.

"He’ll have loved that too. Om. Shanti."

If you or someone you know has been affected by the issues raised in this article please contact: Samaritans helpline 116 123 or dial 999 in an emergency.

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