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Trigger warning: The following article mentions suicide and battles with mental health.

Irish Singer Sinead O’Connor passed awayon July 26, 2023, after a years-long battle with her mental health.

Sinead O’connor waving

“May he rest in peace and may no one follow his example,” she added.

They had one son, Jake, and split up in 1991.

Shane O’Connor was born to O’Connor and Donal Lunny, perPBS.

Jake Reynolds with Sinead O’connor

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In 2015, he had a son of his own with his girlfriend, Lia.

Am literally hours away from the greatest dream of my life coming true!

his proud mother posted on Facebook, perInternational Business Times.

As the singer explained, she always wanted to be a grandmother.

Unfortunately, Jake and his world-famous mom didn’t always enjoy the easiest of relationships.

The post came two hours after she was last seen.

She was found safe one day after she was reported missing from a Chicago suburb.

Jake Reynolds has managed to stay more or less out of the spotlight.

According toInTouch Weekly, he also works as a musician.

In fact, she once performed alongside her mother on Icelandic TV.

They sang backup on the song “GMF,” harmonizing with fellow songwriter John Grant, perYouTube.

Despite plenty of public excitement, the cameo didn’t pan out.

“Everyone wants a pop star, see?

But I am a protest singer.

I just had stuff to get off my chest.

I had no desire for fame” (viaUs Weekly).