Amy Winehouse died at the age of 27 on 23 July 2011
Amy Winehouse died at the age of 27 on 23 July 2011 at her home in London; police have said that the cause of her death was "as yet unexplained".
At 3:54 pm BST (14:54 UTC) on 23 July 2011, two ambulances were called to Amy Winehouse's home in Camden, London. Shortly afterwards, the Metropolitan Police confirmed her death.
As of 24 July, the investigation to determine the cause of death, which is described by police as unexplained, is still ongoing. After Amy Winehouse' death was announced, media and camera crews appeared as crowds gathered near Winehouse’s residence to pay their respects. Forensic investigators entered the flat as police cordoned off the street outside.
Fans and celebrities across the globe quickly began posting their reactions to Winehouse's sudden death on Twitter and other social networks. Amy Winehouse's record label, Universal Republic, released a statement that read in part: "We are deeply saddened at the sudden loss of such a gifted musician, artist and performer."
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