Sinead O'Connor's family issue emotional statement to late singer's fans

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Sinead O'Connor's family have shared their gratitude with her 'kind' fans after the Irish singer's tragic death last month.The family of the Nothing Compares 2 U singer have issued an emotional statement after she was found dead at the age of 56 on July 26 reports the Mirror.On the noticeboard of The Irish Times newspaper, the hitmaker's family expressed gratitude to those who were involved in the arrangements of her funeral and the ceremony, as well as her fans and the media."The children of Sinéad together with Sinéad's extended family wish to thank the countless kind people who sympathised and offered condolences on Sinéad's recent passing.

Their helpful support for the family is much appreciated," the statement read.The devastated family went on to thank a number of individuals in the statement, including the Irish President Michael D.

Higgins, who attended her funeral."Our thanks to the media personnel in general at home and abroad who celebrated Sinéad in song and story while showing respect for the privacy requested by the family.

We ask that this privacy continue to be respected," the statement continued."Finally, we wish to thank Sinéad's fans and admirers for the wonderful funeral procession they gave her past her old home in Bray and for the national and international outpouring of love and affection for Sinéad from the time of her passing.