As I woke this Saturday morning, July 23, 2011, it was sad to hear the news that Amy Winehouse had just died. I also realized that she'd just become the newest addition to a list of well-known musicians/artists who've tragically died at the age of 27. Her death was confirmed by her label, Universal, and hails the end of her life; a bittersweet, paradoxical, melancholy story, more heart-rending than fiction.
In her dark, velvety voice, and with such vocal prowess, Amy was known to croon lines like "I cheated myself like I knew I would," and now this may have tragically come true. Cause of death at this moment is unknown, but the rumors and statements floating around on the internet frequently refer to her known substance abuse problems. The world will not know for sure, if she cheated herself, until after her autopsy, which is scheduled for tomorrow, according to TMZ.com. Winehouse-- who had canceled remaining shows in her European tour earlier this year-- had just checked out of a rehab/treatment facility about a month ago, according to NBC. And according to on-lookers, the singer's body was carried out of her London flat with a red blanket draped over her.
Her most famous album, "Back to Black," her notable pompadour and her trademark dark, inked-up persona will surely be remembered for many years to come. Her memory will find a place comfortably on the wall next to such beloved, similarly-lost musicians like Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison. Fans worldwide say "Good bye," to a golden, million-dollar voice, and a sad little bird will soon be laid to rest.
Enjoy these other Amy Winehouse videos...
(Here's to you in the afterlife, Amy!)
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