Word of Amy Whinehouse's death has spread like wildfire. If you don't already know, the British soul singer was found dead in her Camden Square apartment in London yesterday at about 4 p.m. The exact cause of death is still unknown, however, it was general knowledge that she had been struggling with drug and alcohol addiction for many years. NME is currently reporting that an ecstasy overdose is to blame.
She had recently cancelled a comeback tour after a disastrous performance in Belgrade, Serbia on June 18, where, according to Spin, she starred silently at her mic through a couple songs, mumbled lyrics and was loudly booed by fans. This does not sound like someone who has conquered her demons, but rather someone who is continuing on a downward spiral.
Knowing she had such an addiction, why weren't more steps taken to keep her bad habits from taking her life? Clearly her stints in and out of rehab were not doing their job in promoting a healthier form of living. I understand she was an addict, but she was not a lost cause. It's sad to see someone with so much talent, someone who could have went on to make more great music, die so young.
Like other great musicians such as Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin, Winehouse died at the age of 27.
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