when did amy winehouse pass away

Amy Winehouse passed away on 23 July 2011, in London, at the age of 27.

Quick Scoop: Key Facts

• Date of death: 23 July 2011.

• Place of death: Her home in Camden, London, England.

• Age: 27 years old, often linked to the so‑called “27 Club.”

• Official cause: Alcohol poisoning / alcohol toxicity, ruled as “death by misadventure” (an unintended consequence of heavy drinking).

Brief context and legacy

Amy Winehouse was a British singer‑songwriter best known for her album Back to Black , which won multiple Grammy Awards and helped define mid‑2000s soul and jazz‑influenced pop. Her struggles with alcohol and substance use were widely documented and continued in the years leading up to her death. Despite her short life, her music remains highly influential, and interest in her story has stayed strong through documentaries and biopics like Back to Black (2024).

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Detail	Info
Date of death	23 July 2011
Place	Camden, London, England
Age	27 years
Cause	Alcohol poisoning / alcohol toxicity, ruled “death by misadventure”

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