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Music world is left stunned by death of Amy Winehouse

Music world is left stunned by death of Amy Winehouse

The music world has been left stunned by the death of singer Amy Winehouse. She was 27.

Her body was found at her home in Camden, in North London, on Saturday (July 23) between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.

An investigation into the cause of death is underway.

Ms. Winehouse was known to have been battling problems with drink and drugs.

These problems had been blamed for causing her to pull out of a comeback tour in June after appearing to be unwell while on stage in Serbia.

The singer had first won acclaim when she released her debut album Frank (2003).

But it was her album Back to Black which brought her worldwide fame when it was released in 2006.

The album went on to win five Grammy Awards.

However, the problems she battled in her private life inevitably affected her career.

She married Blake Fielder-Civil in 2007, but the couple split-up two years later.

To see Amy Winehouse perform Rehab (from the Back to Black album) click here.

 

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