14 years ago the world lost one of its most extraordinary voices — Amy Winehouse, the British singer-songwriter who redefined soul for a new generation. On July 23, 2011, she was found dead in her London home at the age of 27, joining the tragic “27 Club” alongside legends like Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, and Janis Joplin.
Amy burst onto the music scene with her debut album Frank (2003), but it was her follow-up, Back to Black (2006), that turned her into a global phenomenon. Songs like “Rehab,” “You Know I’m No Good,” “Back to Black,” and “Tears Dry on Their Own” showcased her smoky contralto voice, poetic lyrics, and vintage style that fused jazz, soul, and R&B into something timeless.
She went on to win five Grammy Awards in one night — including Record of the Year and Best New Artist — making her one of the youngest British artists to ever achieve that feat.
But behind the fame and music was a painful story of addiction, heartbreak, and mental health struggles. Her turbulent relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil, constant tabloid scrutiny, and battle with substance abuse took a visible toll on her body and spirit. Despite multiple attempts at recovery, her health deteriorated rapidly in her final years.
Amy Winehouse’s death was ruled as alcohol poisoning, with a blood alcohol level five times the legal driving limit. She was just 27.
Today, she’s remembered not just for her tragic fall, but for her raw honesty and unparalleled talent — a woman who sang her truth, no matter how painful.
“They tried to make me go to rehab, but I said, ‘No, no, no.’”
Those words still echo — a haunting reminder of genius lost too soon.
14 years ago the world lost one of its most extraordinary voices — Amy Winehouse
