In Memoriam: Amy Winehouse Dead at 27

We’re sad to report that English vocalist Amy Winehouse has been found dead in her London flat today. The singer, who had become better known for her drug habits and trainwreck of a career than for her voice, was 27 upon her death making her the latest member of the 27 Club – a group of musicians who passed away at the age of 27 that includes Jimi Hendrix, Brian Jones, Kurt Cobain, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison.

Local officials released a statement that didn’t mention Winehouse by name…

“Police were called by London Ambulance Service to an address in Camden Square NW1 shortly before 16.05hrs today, Saturday 23 July, following reports of a woman found deceased.

On arrival officers found the body of a 27-year-old female 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.“

Amy Winehouse rose to fame in 2006 when her retro-sounding album Back to Black became a big hit on both sides of the Atlantic. Winehouse won five grammys for the LP, but has spent the last five years battling drug and mental health issues. We’ll update this post with the official cause of death when it is revealed. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.