Sinéad O’Connor’s autopsy to be carried out after no medical cause of death determined, coroner says

The Irish singer’s death was confirmed by her family on Wednesday

After no medical cause was given for Sinead O’Connor’s death, an autopsy is now to be carried out, according to London Inner South Coroner’s Court.

The musician, 56, was found “unresponsive” at a London home on Wednesday. And on Thursday, a statement shared on the Coroner’s Court website noted that “the death of Sinéad O’Connor in Lambeth has been notified to the coroner” and “no medical cause of death has been given”.

According to the note, “the coroner therefore ordered an autopsy to be performed. Its results may not (be) available for several weeks”

“A decision on whether an inquest will be necessary will be made when these results are known and comments from the family have been heard,” the organization’s statement concluded.

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Related: Sinéad O’Connor dead at 56

The death of the Irish singer, whose legacy of hits like “Nothing Compares 2 U” was complicated by her outspoken dedication to various social issues and a series of mental health struggles, was confirmed by her family on Wednesday.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad,” her family said in a statement to RTE and the BBC. Her family and friends are devastated and have asked for privacy at this very difficult time.”

The singer’s death was first reported by The Irish Times. A representative for O’Connor did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment Wednesday.

On Thursday, a Scotland Yard spokesperson confirmed to PEOPLE that “a 56-year-old woman was pronounced dead” at a south London property the day before.

“Police were called at 11.18am on Wednesday 26 July to reports of an unresponsive female at a residential address in the SE24 area,” the Metropolitan Police said.

“Next of kin have been notified. The death is not being treated as suspicious,” the spokesman added.

Related: Bryan Adams, Melissa Etheridge and others pay tribute to Sinéad O’Connor: ‘What a loss’

After news of O’Connor’s death was made public, many entertainers took to social media to remember her work in music and beyond.

Singer Bryan Adams paid tribute to O’Connor recalling their time working together. Next to a photo of the singer, he he wrote on Twitter“RIP Sinéad O’Connor I loved working with you taking photos, doing gigs in Ireland together and chatting, all my love to your family.”

Diane Warren reacted to the news by sharing a link to O’Connor’s music video for “Nothing Compares 2 U” on Twitter. “Such sad news. Sing in strength forever Sinead,” the 66-year-old singer wrote.

Meanwhile, Melissa Etheridge expressed her own feelings via tweeting“This is a tragedy. What a loss. She was haunted her whole life. What a talent. I remember my first Grammy show meeting this shy little Irish girl.”

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