Sinead O’Connor has bid an emotional farewell to her beloved son Shane, after celebrating his life in a “lovely” Hindu ceremony.
The singer’s 17-year-old son was tragically found dead on January 7, after he left a hospital in Dublin, where he had been admitted for care.
On Saturday, the 55-year-old tweeted: “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,” she added.
Om Shanti is a widely used mantra in Hinduism, which is an invocation for peace.
Shane’s wake took place in Bray on Friday evening, where guests were asked to wear “colourful clothing”.
A memorial service to celebrate Shane’s life is also scheduled to take place at The Martello in Bray on Sunday.
Sinead’s tweet today came as a relief to fans, as she sparked concern earlier this week when she posted some distressing messages on social media.
The Nothing Compares 2 U singer then deactivated her Twitter account, but returned about half an hour later to reassure fans that she was safe.
Sinead tweeted: “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said that. I am with cops now on way to hospital. I’m sorry I upset everyone.”
“I am lost without my kid and I hate myself. Hospital will help a while. But I’m going to find Shane. This is just a delay.”
The 55-year-old was inundated with messages of support on Twitter, as fans encouraged her to “stay strong”.
One fan wrote: “Sinead if you could only see yourself how the rest of the world sees you. You are an amazing person. I read your book recently and understand what an amazing relationship you had with Shane. My heart broke for you when I heard the news that he had passed. Please be strong.”
Another tweeted: “There’s no need to apologise. I cannot imagine what you’re feeling. I am so sorry that you’re having to feel the things that you’re feeling. I wish for you, all the help you need. Thinking of you.”
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