UK authorities have released Sinéad O'Connor's remains

An autopsy was conducted to secure a 'medical cause of death' before the body of Sinéad O'Connor was released to her family. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Sinéad O’Connor’s remains have been released by the UK authorities, according to the clerk of the London Inner South Coroner's Court.

John Thompson said an autopsy was conducted to secure a “medical cause of death” before the body of the singer, aged 56, was released to her family.