Amy Winehouse – Tears Dry on Their Own
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British singer and songwriter, Amy Winehouse, was born September 14, 1983. In 2004, Amy’s debut album, Frank , was nominated for The Brit Awards in two categories – British Urban Act , and British Female Solo Artist . Her single, Back to Black was #1 on the Billboard chart for three consecutive weeks. The retro-soul singer was also a six-time Grammy award winner for hits such as You Know I’m No Good , Rehab , and others. Her notable musical feats were often overshadowed by her turbulent personal life and drug abuse. The singer was found dead on July 23rd, 2011 at her London home in the Camden section. It was reported that Amy died of alcohol poisoning after a long-running battle with alcohol addiction. The Amy Winehouse Foundation was launched after her death by her father, Mitch Winehouse to raise awareness and support organizations that help vulnerable young adults with addiction problems.