Remembering , Amy Winehouse.
Winehouse died
12 years ago on July 23, 2011.
The cause of death
of the eclectic British
singer was alcohol poisoning.
Winehouse was
only 27 years old.
Three years earlier, she had become the first British woman to win five Grammys at the 2008 awards.
With her contralto voice
and ability to seamless mix genres,
Winehouse had also won several British
awards, including Best British Female Artist.
Winehouse shot to stardom
quickly, and was often in
tabloids due to erratic
behavior and substance abuse.
Singers such as Lady Gaga,
Adele and Duffy credit Winehouse
with paving the way for their careers