Singer Amy Winehouse found dead, UK press says
Singer Amy Winehouse, who had a history of battling drugs and alcohol, had recently left a rehab program.
July 23rd, 2011
12:52 PM ET

Singer Amy Winehouse found dead, UK press says

Singer Amy Winehouse was found dead at her apartment in London on Saturday, the UK Press Association reported. She was 27.

The "Rehab" singer had a history of battling drugs and alcohol and recently left a British rehabilitation program that a representative said was intended to prepare her for scheduled European concerts.

But she cut short the European concert tour in Belgrade, Serbia, last month after she staggered around the stage and stumbled through several songs.

The troubled British singer was known for a stirring, soulful voice that many considered a throwback to the Motown sound.

She had a breakout year in 2008 when she won several Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year for her hit “Rehab.” Her album “Back to Black” garnered Best Pop Vocal Album and Album of the Year.

But there was trouble.

Winehouse's volatile marriage to Blake Fielder-Civil took a toll  on the singer's career. The couple divorced in 2009 after a stormy two years marked by drug addiction and arrests.

Winehouse’s parents went public with their efforts to help their daughter, telling the London Telegraph in 2009 that she was on the road to recovery.

"A gradual recovery, which is good,” Winehouse’s father, Mitch, told the Telegraph. “With slight backward steps - not drug backward steps, more drink backward steps if you follow my drift. I think that will be the pattern of recovery."

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  1. Che Bravo

    This hurts so bad. I loved her music and wished she turned things around before it was too late. I hope God rehabs her soul and sends her back. Miss you Amy!....Love

    July 23, 2011 at 1:33 pm | Report abuse |
  2. Mel

    It's not "Back in Black" it's "Back to Black." Who the heck writes these stories.

    Anyway, I loved her music in the days of "Back to Black." Wish she could have got herself together. She could have given us so much more of her unique style.

    July 23, 2011 at 1:33 pm | Report abuse |
  3. Mtee

    Man what's with the age of 27 Morrison Joplin layne stayley Hendrix

    July 23, 2011 at 1:33 pm | Report abuse |
  4. Deby D

    Amy Winehouse is the loser. She's dead. Good riddance to another addicted self-absorbed narcissist.

    July 23, 2011 at 1:33 pm | Report abuse |
    • geo

      Well said. Hope that Lowlife tattoo freak could be an example.

      July 23, 2011 at 1:36 pm | Report abuse |
    • Today

      You and "Geo" are two big winners....in the realm of stupidity

      July 23, 2011 at 1:38 pm | Report abuse |
  5. yvonne

    rest in peace amy xx

    July 23, 2011 at 1:33 pm | Report abuse |
  6. Amy Dover

    Regardless of her problems I have always remained one of Amy Winehouses biggest fans. It is true that most of us seen it coming, however she will still be terribly missed maybe not by all but by a lot of us. I hope she has moved on to a place where she can rest from all the demons that seemed to plague her for so long. Rest In Peace you Beautiful and Talented woman!

    July 23, 2011 at 1:33 pm | Report abuse |
  7. Today

    Poor girl...she got awesome voice...I wished someone could help her get out of freakin' drugs

    July 23, 2011 at 1:33 pm | Report abuse |
  8. daftshadow

    I mean is anybody really not surprised to see this coming for her? She was a mess (drugs and whatnot) and would not be surprised after the autopsy they find her death was drug related.

    July 23, 2011 at 1:33 pm | Report abuse |
  9. Jaysunstar

    She's probably "down there" right now.....Screaming up at us.

    July 23, 2011 at 1:33 pm | Report abuse |
  10. Sakes

    How stupid can you make yourself look??

    July 23, 2011 at 1:33 pm | Report abuse |
  11. RDG

    I'm really going to miss this disastrous little girl. Her music and voice we're timeless gems, and I was really looking forward to the next release. To say this is a shame is an understatement, and to say its a surprise would be a lie. I am relieved her soul is no longer tortured, and feels no pain. Goodbye Amy – rest in peace – I'll keep listening!

    July 23, 2011 at 1:33 pm | Report abuse |
  12. donnyjr65

    Man O' Man nobody saw this coming

    July 23, 2011 at 1:34 pm | Report abuse |
    • Kevin

      Love the sarcasm 🙂

      July 23, 2011 at 1:35 pm | Report abuse |
    • KingOKings!

      I didn't! And I'm Jesus!

      July 23, 2011 at 1:44 pm | Report abuse |
  13. sue

    What a sad day!Amy was a brillhant musician too bad the influences got the best of her. Prayers go out to her family.

    July 23, 2011 at 1:34 pm | Report abuse |
  14. Theo

    I'm sure they wish they could keep there problems to themselves.

    July 23, 2011 at 1:34 pm | Report abuse |
  15. marksparks

    she was not a great talent, but an ass.. the world will not miss her. END OF STORY

    July 23, 2011 at 1:34 pm | Report abuse |
    • mp

      What a crass and ignorant statement. I feel sorry for you too

      July 23, 2011 at 1:43 pm | Report abuse |
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