Biography:  Amy Winehouse died in her London home on July 23, 2011. Winehouse was an English singer and songwriter, known for her eclectic mix of various musical genres including soul, jazz and R&B and for her constant battle with drug and alcohol.

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Amy Winehouse was born in the Southgate area of Enfield, London to a Jewish family who shared her love of jazz music. Winehouse‘s distinctive style, most notably her signature beehive hairstyle, has spawned imitators and been the muse for fashion designers, most notably Karl Lagerfeld. The singer’s struggles with drug and alcohol addiction, as well as self-destructive behavior which have made Winehouse one of the most featured scandalous celebrities among celebrity gossip websites in recent years.

R.I.P.

birth name: Amy Jade Winehouse; Born: September 14th, 1983.

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