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Amy Winehouse Dies aged 27
The Back to Black hitmaker, 27, was reportedly found by cops following a call to emergency services on Saturday afternoon. Her death is being treated as “unexplained”, according to reports.
The star had a long and highly publicised battle with alcohol and drug addiction throughout her career and often sought help from rehabilitation clinics.
Her battle with drugs is believed to have stemmed from the death of her beloved grandmother, and later her relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil, who she married in May 2007. They later divorced.
Famed for her iconic beehive hairstyle and heavy make-up, Winehouse’s 2003 debut album Frank was nominated for the Mercury Prize. In 2006, her follow-up Back to Black won six Grammy award nominations and five wins. Other honours included a Brit award and three Ivor Novello Awards.
In recent years, she has spent time in the Caribbean attempting to overcome her demons, but a comeback tour was scrapped in June after a disastrous opening gig in Serbia where the seemingly drunk star stumbled around the stage, slurred her songs and stormed off several times.
Winehouse was last seen in public earlier this week when she joined her goddaughter Dionne Bromfield onstage at the iTunes Festival in London.
Winehouse’s father, Mitch, was believed to be onboard a flight back to Britain from the U.S on Saturday.
Following is a selection of quotes tweeted Saturday in response to soul-jazz singer Amy
“Drugs took her gift, her soul, her light, long before they took her life. RIP Amy” — Josh Groban
“Truly sad news about Amy Winehouse. My heart goes out to her family. May her troubled soul find peace.” — Demi Moore
“so many people saying that because it’s not a surprise that amy winehouse passed, it’s not sad. i hope you have more compassion for friends.” — Rob Thomas
“Hug and thank everyone in your life who loves u enough to not let u end up like Amy Winehouse. RIP Amy, I wish someone would have helped” — Fred Savage
“SO sad, another lost to addiction. A reminder this is often a fatal condition. Recovery is possible, but sadly not for Amy Winehouse” — Dr. Drew Pinsky
“R.I.P. Amy. Your Voice will live Forever.” — Joel Madden
“This Amy Winehouse news is just so sad . To anyone struggling with addiction, please, please, please seek treatment.” — Sophia Bush
“I’m not sure how anyone with a soul can make jokes about the passing of one of the most talented artists this generation will see.” — Samantha Ronson
“My God! So sad to hear about Amy Winehouse! My deepest condolences to her friends and family and fans. You will be missed Amy xoxox” — Dave Navarro
“So sad about Amy Winehouse – she was so talented. Really tragic.” — Jessica Alba
“i cant even breath right my now i’m crying so hard i just lost 1 of my best friends. i love you forever Amy & will never forget the real you!” — Kelly Osbourne
“I just heard the news that Amy Winehouse passed away. What a true talent. I pray she’s in a better place & at peace.” — Kim Kardashian
“Amy Winehouse lived longer than I expected. Is that awful of me? I’m sorry, Amy (hash)RIP” — Kevin Williamson, ‘The Vampire Diaries’ executive producer
“just heard the shocking news of Amy winehouse’s death. Absolutely tragic. Such a talented artist. So sad.” — Jay Sean
“The last time I spoke 2 amy I told her let her light shine more” — Rapper Q-Tip
“Amy Winehouse, I’m sad that you couldn’t ever find peace & beat your addiction & that we won’t get any of the songs you would’ve written” — Busy Philipps
“What a waste of a gifted person. What a shame she saw no hope and continued living her life in that manor. I have been that low emotionally and mentally and that is overwhelming.” — Kelly Clarkson
“I’m so sad to hear the horrible news of Amy Winehouse’s death. I’m so happy I knew you Amy…Rest Well. Gone Too Soon…we’ll miss you!!” — Usher
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