Amy Winehouse Joins Club 27.
Amy Winehouse Joins Club 27.
A tragic coincidence.
If you have yet to hear, singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse was found dead in her $4 million dollar London home.
Another artist lost to a vicious cycle of drug and alcohol abuse.
A battle lost.
Amy goes down as another artist to join the 27 club, along with Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Brian Jones, Kurt Cobain and more. All whom have met a tragic and similar fate at the age of 27 due to drug and alcohol abuse.
Though her autopsy results have ruled her death as unexplained, the world already blames her long battle with drugs. Toxicology results in a few weeks will hopefully reveal the truth. She is set to be laid to rest on Tuesday at an unknown location amongst friends and family.
Claims that Winehouse has become one of the “greats” is arguable to many but, her talent is undeniable. It’s simply a shame that she was never able to share with the world her artistry being in good health and in sound mind. She left behind a legacy (her Back in Black album won her 5 Grammys) and unfortunately, she has joined a long list of artists who have met the same fate. While Tony Bennett called her extraordinary and celebrities all voice their sympathies, Josh Groban worded it perfectly.
“Drugs took her gift, her soul, her light, long before they took her life. RIP Amy” — Josh Groban
I recently watched her live performance in Belgrade on June 18th of this year and Winehouse appeared under the influence, distraught, confused, SAD. If this isn’t a cry for help, I don’t know what is.
It’s appalling to me how many people mock death, even if she was set on a path of self-destruction she is still a human being and she was someone’s family member. I saw how devastated her parents were at the news of her death and can only imagine how they are feeling now. They showed their gratitude to those who gathered at Winehouse’s Camden home graciously too.
I would think things would be much different had it been one of their loved ones dying. People are so insensitive until they themselves experience the very same loss.
Famous or not.
She was a light that had been extinguished by something that eventually became out of her control.
I don’t know why her death has affected me so much, to be honest, I mean any loss of life saddens me but, with Winehouse it was only a matter if time.
Though it did not come as a surprise it is still so gosh darn sad.
I can’t say that I was a big fan of hers, though her song ‘Rehab’ and ‘You Know I’m No Good’ is on my iPod list. She captivated me with her contralto vocals and her vintage tunes and she brought back an era and style of which no one my age ever experienced.
And that beehive?
Come on now, I LOVE big hair.
Well, the thing is, what bothers me the most is– how many more people have to die and fall victim to addiction? I think that is what bother me the most about her. She was talented, intrinsically and uniquely beautiful.
So, RIP Amy–it’s a damn shame the world couldn’t see your full potential for years to come.
What are your thoughts on Winehouse’s death? Are you affected or do you think she did herself in and find it hard to feel sympathy?
Let me know!
Til then, cheers m’deres!
Nancy Polanco is a freelance journalist, lifestyle content creator, and editor of Whispered Inspirations. She is a proud Mom to Gabby and Michaela and partner and best friend to Darasak. Having worked as part of a health care team for almost a decade, Nancy is happy to be back to her passion. She is a contributor to the Huffington Post, TODAY’s Parents, and an Oprah Magazine Brand Ambassador.
I don't think anyone is really surprised. Many would say it was just a matter of time. But you're right…she's still a human being, and an incredibly gifted one at that. So it is a shame. The 27 club should not be viewed as a "goal" to obtain..but it appears to become exactly that. It's so sad that those that possess such insane talent, also seem to possess an insane taste for self-destruction. Who could have saved her? probably no one – but herself. until it was too late. I feel most for the family that was left behind: they have to live with the guilt of not being able to save her from herself.
Very well said. So many people say that fame consumes them. I don’t know what it is, so many talented artists choose this same path. I don’t think think anyone is to blame but the addiction itself. It is a disease. It seems to get so out of control–so fast. Sad, I feel so bad for her parents and family members. You’re right, they will have to live the rest of their lives with a guilt they shouldn't have to carry.
I think anytime someone dies untimely is a shame regardless of whether they did themselves in or not. Obviously she was very troubled and was battling things deep inside.
I can't believe people would be unsympathetic about her death. Were they that way when Heath Ledger died? All I recall is an outpouring of sympathy.
Maybe we should just be glad she's finally found some peace.
Amy winehouse one of the greatest? Um no… Wasted talent god bless her but it was kind of expected especially from a drug addict damn shame damn shame smh..
I agree zeemaid, any life lost is tragic. She was very troubled and people don't realize that after awhile they lose control and are consumed by the disease. Because it is a disease. People are very heartless when it comes to people who were openly using, Heath was abusing drugs but, he didn't receive that treatment.
I agree. I hope she's at rest now.
What a fantastic post Nancy! You did Amy and her death justice!
I think this is so sad and I have a special place in my heart for addiction sufferes. Though I am not an addict myself, I have dealt with mental health issues and I know it can be a long, difficult journey.
RIP Amy!