Amy Winehouse Found Dead; Overdose Suspected [Breaking]

By Rosie Gray Sat., Jul. 23 2011 at 12:25 PM

We're hearing reports that R&B singer Amy Winehouse has been found dead in her North London home. The suspected cause is an alcohol or drug overdose. The singer had long been known to struggle with substance abuse issues. We'll update when more information comes through; if you have a tip, get at us.

UPDATE 12:40 p.m.: London police have confirmed the death of Amy Winehouse. She was found in her apartment at 4.p.m. local time. The official cause of death hasn't been released. Winehouse was 27. She is the latest member of the tragic "27 Club" of musicians who died at the age of 27, including Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Kurt Cobain.

UPDATE 1:19 p.m.: Video of Winehouse's last public appearance, via Animal NY. She was performing with her goddaughter at the iTunes Festival:

UPDATE 1:58 p.m.: Go here for our music editor Maura Johnston's obituary of Amy Winehouse.

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Freeman Yuridia

amy winehouse was just another junkie that got what she deserved. Bitch should have gone to rehab but she said no no no...http://www.vault9.net/newswire...

Iruneia

Please, where is my yestarday post?

Iruneia

Sorry but everyone who saw her way of life should not be surprised of her final. I tell you a very short story that happens to me : I had a fellow man at work who loved drinking. He came drunk every day. Many times he was under the menace of living work ( a real good one). During years I, me, his only friend, went to talk to the Manager trying to calm down the situation. One of these days that you do not know what to do with your live because of the payings, problems, sons, husband and all staff I saw my friend drunk again but, believe me, happy. Suddenly I saw a man with no problems, doing what he wanted to do every moment and, of course, PASSING OVER from all the problems that normal people has to fight with. My friend died 2 years ago in a car accident and...he killed 2 children of 4 & 7. Amy was a wonderful singer .

mjm

BREAKING: now it looks like she may have suffered a seizure, according to Perez Hilton.

i dunno who or what to believe.

Epac

Every time I saw I picture of her, I felt like I needed a shower. Sorry, she was gross. Of course it's sad she couldn't clean up, but it's no shock either...one more idiot.

Guest

Thanks for sharing that brilliant insight and piece of your soul. You're a true credit to the human race. Do you do eulogies alsoe?

Joey Boots

Let this be a lesson kids, drugs are bad, mmmkay? #MisterMackey

Over/under on how many, "Amy Should have Gone To Rehab" comments we will read and hear in the next couple of days?

Jamieson_458

I think Jim Morrison was 27 when he passed over. Such talents to leave us so soon.

STACEE777

Yes Jim Morrison was 27, as was Janis Joplin, Curt Kobain, and Jimmy Hendrix! What a trip huh?

Cheryl 1952

Sad. Very sad.

Edsonmeneghel

How could? Does not make sense such stupid way of life ! A gifted person like Amy should not have the rigth of make such bullshit.

Kimberley Yakell

What a frckn waste, RIP Amy

Clundbech

@Kelly MacKenzie- Did you really just take time out of your day to write something as callous and stupid as "Big Surprise."If you got nothing to say, then next time just shut the hell up!

Rlang1980

Wow... no empathy at all huh?? She was such a young girl that was struggling with herself, struggling with life. I truly hate to hear this news. I think that she was a rare talent gone way too soon.

STACEE777

WHAT A TRAGEDY!! TRAUMATIC DOESN'T INDICATE EMPATHY???? I DIDNT JUST SAY WHAT A WASTE PERIOD, I STARTED WITH TRAGEDY!! DUH!! SHE IS GONE I CAN'T SHOW HER EMPATHY ANYMORE, BUT I CAN TRY TO REACH OUT TO OUR YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH THIS TRAGEDY!! HOPEFULLY SOME OF THEM WILL LEARN FROM HER MISTAKES AND NOT GO DOWN THAT ROAD AS I HAVE AND STRUGGLED FOR SO LONG FOR SOBRIETY! I HAVE SYMPATHY FOR HER FAMILY AND CLOSE FRIENDS!!

STACEE777

WHAT A TRAGEDY! SHE WAS A GREAT ENTERTAINER!! I GUESS SHE SHOULD HAVE GONE TO REHAB & NOT WASTED HER LIFE!! I SURE HOPE HER FOLLOWERS LEARN SOMETHING FROM THIS! DRUGS & DRUNKENESS SUCK AND ARE FOR STUPID PEOPLE WHO DON'T KNOW GOD LOVES THEM!! I KNOW, BECAUSE I WAS STUPID FOR OVER 17 YEARS!!!