More than a year after the fact, Amy Winehouse's death will be officially re-investigated following the discovery that the coroner who originally handled the case didn't have the proper qualifications.
Lady Gaga has been named as a "great" choice to play Amy Winehouse in a biopic by none other than the later singer's dad, Mitch Winehouse. Speaking to Heat, Mitch told the publication that a Winehouse movie was definitely in the works and that Gaga would be perfect for the role. "There will be a biopic," he said. "Lady Gaga is welcome to audition for the part of Amy -- she would be great. Ray Winstone will probably end up playing me."
Many were affected by the untimely death of soul singer Amy Winehouse at the age of 27 last year. While the warning signs were always there, her family, friends and fans hoped she had changed her ways for the better. Winehouse’s father believes his daughter’s ex-husband was a contributing factor to her demise, as revealed in a new memoir set to be released later this month.
British pop singer Amy Winehouse, 27, who died on Saturday from causes that have yet to be determined, was mourned today as 200 of her family members and famous friends gathered for a private funeral in London.
In a tribute to her close friend, reality star and ‘Fashion Police’ panel member Kelly Osbourne wore her blonde hair in Winehouse’s trademark beehive. Producer Mark Ronson, who worked with the singer on her blockbuster album, ‘Back to Black,’ and has called her a “musical soulmate,” was also in attendance, as were her bandmates and her most recent boyfriend, Reg Traviss.
July 25, 2011 I still think it's a crazy coincidence, but so crazy it's worth mentioning. Amy Winehouse's death over the weekend adds to the list of musicians in history who have died at the tender age of 27. Here's the full list:
Multiple sources are reporting singer Amy Winehouse, 27, was found dead at her home in London at about 4 pm London time.
A press release from the Metropolitan Police in London states:
“Police were called by
July 23, 2011 27-year old Grammy Award winning singer Amy Winehouse was found dead in her London home this morning.
The British entertainer had checked out of a treatment program just last month, and was preparing for an upcoming European tour to take place yet this summer
