Amy Winehouse Died at 27 of Alcohol Poisoning After Years of Relapse
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Updated · VICE · Jul 23
Amy Winehouse Died at 27 of Alcohol Poisoning After Years of Relapse
1 articles · Updated · VICE · Jul 23
Summary
July 23, 2011 marked Amy Winehouse’s death at 27 from alcohol poisoning, ending a long and highly visible struggle with substance abuse.
Multiple sobriety attempts failed as relapses mounted under public scrutiny, with Winehouse also speaking at times about self-harm, depression and eating disorders.
Her decline had become stark before her death: she forgot lyrics, appeared too intoxicated to perform, was booed off several shows and saw the rest of her tour canceled.
Back to Black’s 20th anniversary in 2026 has renewed focus on both her singular voice and songwriting and the tragedy that cut short one of pop’s most distinctive careers.