The thirteenth anniversary of Amy Winehouse’s tragic death serves as a somber reminder of the circumstances surrounding her passing. On July 23, 2011, Winehouse was discovered lifeless in her Camden, London home by her live-in bodyguard, Andrew Morris. Morris had been monitoring her since July 20, noting her erratic behavior and heavy drinking in the days leading up to her death.
When Morris attempted to rouse Winehouse on the morning of July 23, he found her unresponsive in bed. Despite his efforts to wake her, she showed no signs of consciousness. It wasn’t until later in the afternoon, during a subsequent check, that Morris realized Winehouse had passed away. He immediately called for an ambulance, but it was too late. Paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene.
A forensic investigation revealed the extent of Winehouse’s alcohol consumption, with three bottles of vodka found in her bedroom. The toxicology report indicated a blood alcohol content of 416 mg per 100 ml, five times the legal limit for driving. The coroner concluded that Winehouse’s death was the result of acute alcohol poisoning, a sudden and unexpected tragedy stemming from excessive drinking.
A subsequent inquest in January 2012 reaffirmed these findings, attributing Winehouse’s death to “alcohol toxicity” at a level commonly associated with fatality. Testimony from her general practitioner, Dr. Christina Romete, shed light on Winehouse’s reluctance to heed medical advice, illustrating her independent and stubborn nature.
Winehouse’s funeral took place on July 26, 2011, at Edgwarebury Lane Cemetery in North London. She was cremated at Golders Green Crematorium, and her ashes were interred alongside those of her grandmother at Edgwarebury Lane Cemetery. The black marble headstone marking her final resting place serves as a poignant reminder of the talented singer’s enduring legacy and the tragic consequences of addiction.
