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Amy Winehouse Found Dead at 27

Posted Jul 23rd 2011 1:20PM by Dan Reilly
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Amy Winehouse, the once-successful and often-troubled singer, has been found dead in her London home, the Daily Mail reports. According to reports, the cause of the 27-year-old's death was a drug overdose and she was found dead when paramedics arrived, though it's unclear who called them. RadarOnline reports that an autopsy will take place Sunday or Monday.

Winehouse had appeared earlier this week at her goddaughter Dionne Bromfield's performance at London's Roundhouse. Though she didn't sing, she danced onstage and told the surprised concertgoers to buy the 15-year-old singer's album.

In May, the singer checked into rehab to treat her ongoing substance-abuse problems just before she was set to go on a comeback tour of Europe. In June, she had a disastrous gig in Belgrade, during which she appeared to be heavily under the influence, slurring her words and repeatedly walking offstage. After initially canceling the subsequent two shows, the entire tour was scrapped.

Earlier this year, her father Mitch Winehouse told our sister site Spinner, "She's doing better now. She has been clean for two and a half years, about that. I'm not saying her problems have gone away, because they haven't. She's dealing with it."

Winehouse rocketed to international fame on the strength of her 2006 album 'Back to Black' and its singles 'Rehab' and 'You Know I'm No Good.' At the 2008 Grammys, she won five awards, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for 'Rehab,' Best Pop Vocal Album and Best New Artist.

Sadly, the fame only seemed to compound her already-present battles with substance abuse, eating disorders and depression. She was hospitalized multiple times for alcohol and drug use, which allegedly included crack cocaine, heroin, ecstasy and prescription pills, and was often featured in the tabloids looking disheveled and incoherent. Despite several stints in rehab, she seemingly was never able to kick her habit.

"We are deeply saddened at the sudden loss of such a gifted musician, artist and performer. Our prayers go out to Amy's family, friends and fans at this difficult time," Universal Republic heads Monte and Avery Lipman said in a statement to JustJared.com.

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krinderhagen

R I P Rest in Peace youngster

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July 25 2011 at 10:39 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

George Vreeland Hill

The end of a sad life.
What a shame.
Amy's problems overcame her talent.
Some people slowly kill themselves.
It seems that was the case here and an overdose finished her off.
Really, it did not have to happen.
Amy had a lot of yes men around her when she should have had people who said no.
Lindsay Lohan needs to take notice of what happened to Amy Winehouse.

George Vreeland Hill.

July 24 2011 at 10:19 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Baylee

So Talented So sad Coulda Done More R.I.P Amy

July 24 2011 at 3:12 PM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down Reply

pugzy000

I ORIGINALLY THOUGHT SHE WAS UGLY BECAUSE OF HOW BUSTED SHE LOOKED ALL THE TIME !!! IN HER GOOD PICTURES SHE IS ACTUALLY A BEAUTIFUL GIRL .....DAMN WHATTA WASTE ....... STAY OFF THE HARD STUFF PEOPLE, PLEASE!

July 23 2011 at 6:17 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply

Aaron E Hoosier

Huge fan of hers. But this kind of stuff makes you wonder about the 27 Club.

July 23 2011 at 5:43 PM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down Reply

B I L L

Another promising life gone to waste. At least she finally got what she wanted...

R.I.P. Amy.

July 23 2011 at 5:29 PM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down Reply

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pugzy000

WHAT IS WRONG WITH THESE PERFORMERS ?????? SO MANY DRUG ADDICTS NOWADAYS IT SEEMS....AND WITH DRUGS I NEVER HEARD OF!!!!!! SMOKE A JOINT AND THAT'S ALL !!! NOTHING STRONGER AND NO ALCOHOL EITHER BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT MAKES THESE IDIOTS WANNA DO THE HEAVY ****!! WEED IS NO GOOD WHEN YOU ARE A DRUNK DEGENERATE SO THEY LOOK TO COCAINE AND HEROIN BASED DRUGS! LAY OFF THE ALCOHOL PEOPLE ITS AS EVIL AS ALL THE OTHER HARD ****!

July 23 2011 at 6:14 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply

gossprintwork

wow , sorry to hear that! I realy like her. I don't want to go to rehab eather. Mabe I learn to spell frist.

July 23 2011 at 4:59 PM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down Reply

WHAT'S UP MARK!

Chemical imbalance,sexually molested as a kid or physical abuse, Take your pick. It is always one of these

July 23 2011 at 4:27 PM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down Reply

nosoyeswell

eri 68 It is very simple to say that things are avoidable when one is not involved. I myself abhor drugs in every way, form or manner. I never used. I even hate disguised drugs: psych drugs used to sedate/calm/alter behavior. They are still drugs, just being used with permission. No one know how the human brain works. I never claimed to. I work amongst drug addicts for over 25 years of my life. In truth, I do not really know whether my brother died at age 46 because of kidney failure, drug abuse or a combination of both. Amy Winehouse foretold of her death in her dark lyrics, in the way she dressed, in the way she wore her make up. She was a very attractive person. She had beautiful eyes. She had a strong singing voice. She possessed many gifts and talents. Still, she was very unhappy. No one will ever know why. Perhaps now, she will be at rest in peace. Let us not be critical of that which we do not understand. Who said she was enjoying herself? She did not. She was a sad, beautiful person. I personally like her music. Please no religion . Let her be. Let finally rest.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1evzhSast8

July 23 2011 at 4:04 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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