Sinead O’Connor announces tragic death of teenage son aged 17

Sinead O’Connor has announced the death of her son, Shane, at the age of just 17. Shane had been missing since Thursday from Tallaght Hospital in Dublin.

Sinead wrote on Twitter: “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 today confirmed the news with a spokesman saying: “Following the recovery of a body in the Bray area of Wicklow on Friday, 7th January 2022, a Missing Person Appeal in respect of Shane O’Connor, 17 years, has been stood down.”

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source: express.co.uk