Coroner: Amy Winehouse Died from Too Much Alcohol
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The sudden July 23 passing of Amy Winehouse was ruled "death by misadventure" by British coroner Suzanne Greenaway on Wednesday. Just 27 at the time of her death, Winehouse died as a result of drinking too much alcohol, Greenaway said.
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"She had consumed sufficient alcohol... and the unintended consequence of such potentially fatal levels was her sudden and unexpected death," Greenaway said. A pathologist reported that an autopsy performed on the "Rehab" singer revealed that her blood-alcohol level (416mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood) was 4.5 times over the legal drunk-driving limit.
Winehouse's doctor, Dr. Christina Romete, said that the star "resumed drinking" in the days before her death after a long period of abstinence. She apparently relapsed just one day before her body was found.
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Her family -- parents Mitch and Janis and brother Alex -- were in attendance when the toxicology results were announced.
"This is closure of sorts but I don't think they are relying on this verdict," a family spokesman told London's Evening Standard. "They are a very close family and they know how Amy was in the days before her death. "As always they have been overwhelmed by messages of love and support and are looking forward to concentrating on the foundation so that something good can come out of this."
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10She was great! I think there is more to her death than this
Oh, Amy, you were a genius. Anyone who listens to your album Back to Black, or even your earlier, more upbeat release of â??Frankâ?? would know why the music world and your fans are still mourning your loss. You were brilliant, but you were ill with the diseases of alcoholism and terrible depression. Rough around the edges only to hide your immense vulnerability. So loved by your family and everyone who knew you personally, and by your millions of fans around the world. RIP, Amy. Gone, but you will never be forgotten. Brilliant singer and an amazing songwriter.
@Sarah science i guess.
well, she was an alcolic and drug addict. no one should be surprised AT ALL
They say too much cafeine can kill you tooo I guess too much of anything will kill ya...DUHHHHH
Cant say that i'm surprised.
My poor, poor Amy..you are so missed, and i am just a fan!..my heart breaks for your loved ones..hope you've found peace and let your demons be gone.
@Amy, it's just a point of reference, so people can have an idea of how much alcohol was in her system.
How do they know that it was unintended?
Why do they compare the legal driving limit to the "legal limit" allowed into the body? Is breathing & organ function affected at the same rate as our driving when it comes to booze? RIP Amy