Amy Winehouse Had Alcohol In Her System When She Died

No Illegal Drugs Found, But Pharmaceutical Meds Have Not Been Ruled Out

Amy Winehouse

Toxicology reports are in on talented, Grammy Award winning, British singer, Amy Winehouse, who died last month of a suspected drug overdose. The report stated no illegal drugs were found in her system. However, pharmaceutical drugs have not been ruled out and alcohol was found in her system.

The Mirror tabloid published stories stating, Winehouse was seen purchasing the narcotics Ecstasy, cocaine, marijuana and Ketamine, an oft abused horse tranquilizer, the night before she died in Camden, North London. This claim has been dealt a serious blow with the release of this week’s toxicology report.

Further tests are being conducted to ascertain whether a mix of alcohol and pharmaceutical meds killed the gifted young singer, who passed away at the tender age of 27. Her death is so sad. Winehouse had so much to live for, but like many in her situation, she just didn‘t realize it.

Bette Midler (left) Amy Winehouse (right)

Side Bar: Doesn't Winehouse look a bit like Bette Midler, who also sings very well. Ironically, Midler did go through a drinking and drug problem as well, but was able to beat it. Midler also played a Janis Joplin type character in the film "The Rose." Joplin famously overdosed at age 27. Many have noted similarities between Joplin and Winehouse's voices as well.

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Amy Winehouse

The funeral for British singer, Amy Winehouse, was held in London, England today, as the singer was found dead on Saturday, July 23, 2011, of a suspected drug overdose. Dozens of Winehouse's family and friends, came out to pay their respects and bid her farewell.

Crowds gather outside the funeral

Winehouse's ex-husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, who publicly admitted he introduced the once healthy singer to heroin and crack-cocaine, marking a massive downward spiral in her life and career, was barred from the funeral by her family and denied permission to leave prison to attend the funeral.

Amy Winehouse's dad Mitch Winehouse

No official cause of death has been determined at this time, due to the autopsy being branded "inconclusive." Standard toxicology tests are underway, with the results expected in several weeks. Winehouse leaves behind an estate worth millions and numerous unreleased songs.

Amy Winehouse's family and friends

Her story should serve as a sobering reminder to many of the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse, as Winehouse had so much to live for, but due to not embracing the importance of remaining sober, lost her life. This really is a tragic waste of life, because as accomplished as she was in her chosen profession, there was still so much more she could have done over time, with the talents God gave her. Drug and alcohol abuse brought it to a halt.

Amy Winehouse's back up singers

It is full time the entertainment industry started doing more to keep artists drug free. It is ridiculous the number of entertainers that have overdosed. The National Basketball Association in America has taken a proactive role in educating athletes on the dangers of fame and wealth. It's time the music, film and television industries in Britain and America do the same.

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