RIP: Amy Winehouse – Autopsy Within 48 Hours; Celebrities React To Her Death
July 23, 2011 by Hollywoodite
Amy Winehouse was pronounced dead at the scene after being found in her London home today. The singer’s death is “unexplained,” according to police. The death is not being treated as suspicious and Scotland Yard suspects no foul play. There are currently police standing guard outside her home as an investigation is underway.
“Police were called by London Ambulance Service to an address in Camden Square NW1 shortly before 16.05 hrs today, Saturday 23 July, following reports of a woman found deceased,” read a press release from the Metropolitan Police. “On arrival officers found the body of a 27-year-old female [Winehouse] who was pronounced dead at the scene. Enquiries continue into the circumstances of the death. At this early stage it is being treated as unexplained.”
Winehouse was last on stage three days ago with Dionne Bromfield, during a performance of Mama Said, at the iTunes Festival in North London; Winehouse didn’t sing. Winehouse’s European tour had been cancelled after a poor performance in Serbia where she was booed off-stage. She’d been in rehab in May and was reported to have bought and consumed alcohol on the way there.
Winehouse’s father, Mitch Winehouse, is currently headed back to London from New York where he had a scheduled performance at the Blue Note jazz club on Monday.
Tony Bennett, 84, was the last person to work with Winehouse. He released a statement expressing his condolences.
“She was an extraordinary musician with a rare intuition as a vocalist and I am truly devastated that her exceptional talent and has come to such an early end. She was a lovely and intelligent person and when we recorded together she gave a soulful and extraordinary performance.”
In March, the two musicians record the classic pop standard Body and Soul at Abbey Road Studios in London. “I was honored to have the opportunity to sing with her,” Bennett tells Us. “It had been my sincere hope that she would be able to overcome the issues she was battling and I send my deepest sympathy to her father Mitchell, her entire family and all of those who loved her.” – via Us Weekly.
There have also been celebrity reactions to the death on Twitter. Aside from Kelly Osbourne, most of those below weren’t friends of the singer.
Kelly Osbourne: “i cant even breath right my now im crying so hard i just lost 1 of my best friends. i love you forever Amy & will never forget the real you!”
Samantha Ronson: “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.”
Seth Meyers: “Years ago Sudeikis told me Winehouse’s Valerie was as good a start-the-day song you’ll hear. He was right. I’ll miss her.”
Kim Kardashian: “I just heard the news that Amy Winehouse passed away. What a true talent. I pray she’s in a better place & at peace.”
Khloe Kardashian: “Wow! I just heard about Amy Winehouse passing away! Wow! So sad 🙁 what an amazing talent.”
Demi Lovato: “Amy Winehouse.. So sad. Unfortunately the world lost an incredibly talented woman to such a powerful disease… addiction. #RIP”
Amber Riley: “My friends and I were having an Amy Winehouse listening session last night. Shed a tear this morning, so young and very talented. RIP Amy”
LeAnn Rimes: “RIP Amy Winehouse. So sad to see such a talent gone and her life end in tragedy. This makes me terribly sad.”
Emma Bunton: “Such sad news about Amy Winehouse. My thoughts are with her family.”
Carson Daly: “RIP Amy Winehouse. How tragic.”
Lance Bass: “Another talent dies at 27- RIP – Amy Winehouse.”
Alyssa Milano: “Tragic. Rest in peace, Amy Winehouse.”
Pete Wentz: “super sad to hear about the news. RIP. never take life for granted.”
Simon Pegg: “Thoughts and love to those affected by the atrocity in Norway and terribly sad to hear about Amy Winehouse. Sweet and funny girl. Sad day.”
Russell Simmons: “I am deeply saddened to hear the passing of Amy Winehouse. She was an extraordinary talent who left us with tremendous gifts throughout her career. I send my sincerest condolences to her family, friends and fans.”
Zachary Quinto: “profoundly sad news to wake up to. i hope amy winehouse has found some peace.”
Kevin McHale: “you’ll be missed, Amy Winehouse. too young.”
AnnaLynne McCord: “RIP Amy Winehouse — this deeply saddens me. Life is so short. We all have something we do to distract us, something we do to ease the pain of life but the moment we embrace humanity we can find solace in the fact that WE ARE NOT ALONE. Death cometh to all men that is why life is a precious gift.”
Danny DeVito: “27 year old Amy Winehouse dead. WTF man I dug her a lot. Very sad about this one! 27 Janice, 27 Jimmy, 27 Amy”
Kimora Simmons: “RIP Amy Winehouse. Love u always and 4ever. Ur #Talent can never be denied! Now u r at #Peace. Condolences 2 all the family.”
Demi Moore: “Truly sad news about Amy Winehouse. My heart goes out to her family. May her troubled soul find peace.”
Jessica Alba: “So sad about Amy Winehouse – she was so talented. Really tragic.”
Rob Thomas: “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.”
Joel Madden: “R.I.P. Amy. Your Voice will live Forever.”
Sophia Bush: “This Amy Winehouse news is just so sad. To anyone struggling with addiction, please, please, please seek treatment.”
Dave Navarro: “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”
Dr. Drew Pinksy: “SO sad, another lost to addiction. A reminder this is often a fatal condition. Recovery is possible, but sadly not for Amy Winehouse”
Jay Sean: “just heard the shocking news of Amy winehouse’s death. Absolutely tragic. Such a talented artist. So sad.” – via TooFab.
PHOTO CREDIT – FLYNET PICTURES
