Amy Whinehouse RIP

Lozza · 23-07-2011, 18:09

Just over 2 hours ago Amy was found dead.

She was a very troubled lady, but there was no doubt she was extremely talented musician.

27 is just too young no matter what.

I hope your at peace now Amy.

Desmo · 23-07-2011, 19:52

It was only a matter of time

Del Lardo · 23-07-2011, 19:53

A bit of a shock but not really a surprise. A wasted tallent and an example of what drug abuse can do. Probably not helped by her manager being her dealer (as well as an East End king pin).

Edit:
Joined the 27 club.....
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/27_Club

Muban · 23-07-2011, 20:29

I have to admit I wasn't shocked either, when I read it on the news I thought '****, it's finally happened'. I liked her music and her voice, I genuinely beleive she was a true talent. A flawed individual and quite fragile it seems, but that doesn't take away from her talent. I think everyone knew this day would come, it was just a case of when. Still 27 is no age to go.

It's not the worst thing to have happened in the last few days to appear on the news, but still a shame.

Kitten · 23-07-2011, 20:44

It's very tragic. Addition is a terrible thing and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Imagine, not being strong enough to stop something that you know will eventually kill you. And yes, there have been some dreadful things happening worldwide this weekend, but I'm sorry to say that I'm still disappointed at the attitude of some people who I think of as my friends, calling Amy W a skank and a crack whore and more or less saying she deserved it while excusing themselves with an insincere platitude. No-one knows what goes on in anyone elses mind/life, so who the hell are we to judge?

What makes it even worse is that it's NOT a surprise. Everyone that hears says 'Well, we knew that was coming'. That makes it more tragic, in my eyes, not less - everyone knew this would happen but no-one could help her (and she couldn't help herself).

/rant

I must admit though, one of my first thoughts was about the Death Pool

Tiggy · 23-07-2011, 21:13

My Mum told me about Amy Winehouse when she picked me up from the cinema earlier this evening. We then shed a few tears together, because it is such a sad thing to happen, regardless of the fact that we all knew it was more than likely inevitable at some point.

There have been so many sad things happen very recently. But still, Amy Winehouse's untimely death is a very sad thing. And this is from someone who has loved ones waiting to hear about the safety of their loved ones in Oslo.

Please don't try and tell me I'm a bad person for thinking a 'silly girl's expected overdose' is a sad occurance.

Desmo · 23-07-2011, 21:18

What I find saddest is that those around her didn't help her, probably because they were quite happy making money off the back of her with the publicity she used to get. Where are those people now?

Knipples · 23-07-2011, 22:09

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Originally Posted by Desmo

What I find saddest is that those around her didn't help her, probably because they were quite happy making money off the back of her with the publicity she used to get. Where are those people now?

You sadly can't force someone to get help unless they themselves want it. I've cried too many tears and spent god knows how long trying to get my Dad to stop drinking, I realised about 2 years ago though, that until he wants to change and see something wrong in what he is doing, there is utterly nothing anyone can do to help him. Sadly Amy won't ever get the chance now to ask for help.

Desmo · 24-07-2011, 10:36

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Originally Posted by Knipples

You sadly can't force someone to get help unless they themselves want it.

I understand that, but at the same time there were plenty of people around her who could probably have done much more to actually try and help. Call me cynical, but I'm wondering how much the record company actually tried to help as they probably loved the "character" as it helped to sell records and keep her in the news. I'm sure there are plenty of other "friends" around her who put their own interests above hers. What will they be thinking now and are they wondering to themselves if they could have helped more?

MarcLister · 23-07-2011, 23:31

RIP Amy. I've only ever heard a few seconds of her music but for her talent to have been wasted and for her to have declined in this way leading to her death, which may or may not be drink/drug related, is a sad thing for such a special telent.

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Originally Posted by Del Lardo

A bit of a shock but not really a surprise. A wasted tallent and an example of what drug abuse can do. Probably not helped by her manager being her dealer (as well as an East End king pin).

Yep. When I saw this on the BBC News site I was shocked but not surprised. The way she changed from first becoming famous to her appearance after developing her drink and drug problems was quite alarming. I'm shocked about her manager/dealer though.

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Originally Posted by Del Lardo

Edit:
Joined the 27 club.....
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/27_Club

When I saw that she was 27 I immediately thought of this 'club'.

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Originally Posted by Desmo

What I find saddest is that those around her didn't help her, probably because they were quite happy making money off the back of her with the publicity she used to get. Where are those people now?

Amen. Those people will probably still make money from the inevitable surge in sales of her albums. Hope they all get named and shamed.

23-07-2011, 18:09	#1
Lozza Appreciates the very fine things in life Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Simplicity Posts: 457	Amy Whinehouse RIP Just over 2 hours ago Amy was found dead. She was a very troubled lady, but there was no doubt she was extremely talented musician. 27 is just too young no matter what. I hope your at peace now Amy.

23-07-2011, 19:52	#2
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	It was only a matter of time __________________

23-07-2011, 19:53	#3
Del Lardo Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,539	A bit of a shock but not really a surprise. A wasted tallent and an example of what drug abuse can do. Probably not helped by her manager being her dealer (as well as an East End king pin). Edit: Joined the 27 club..... http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/27_Club Last edited by Del Lardo; 23-07-2011 at 19:59.

23-07-2011, 20:29	#4
Muban Shoes, Boobs & Corsets Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The fastest town in Scotland Posts: 1,882	I have to admit I wasn't shocked either, when I read it on the news I thought '****, it's finally happened'. I liked her music and her voice, I genuinely beleive she was a true talent. A flawed individual and quite fragile it seems, but that doesn't take away from her talent. I think everyone knew this day would come, it was just a case of when. Still 27 is no age to go. It's not the worst thing to have happened in the last few days to appear on the news, but still a shame. __________________ well, not to put a too fine point to it, he was discovered.. in the lounge

23-07-2011, 20:44	#5
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	It's very tragic. Addition is a terrible thing and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Imagine, not being strong enough to stop something that you know will eventually kill you. And yes, there have been some dreadful things happening worldwide this weekend, but I'm sorry to say that I'm still disappointed at the attitude of some people who I think of as my friends, calling Amy W a skank and a crack whore and more or less saying she deserved it while excusing themselves with an insincere platitude. No-one knows what goes on in anyone elses mind/life, so who the hell are we to judge? What makes it even worse is that it's NOT a surprise. Everyone that hears says 'Well, we knew that was coming'. That makes it more tragic, in my eyes, not less - everyone knew this would happen but no-one could help her (and she couldn't help herself). /rant I must admit though, one of my first thoughts was about the Death Pool __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher Last edited by Kitten; 23-07-2011 at 20:51.

23-07-2011, 21:13	#6
Tiggy Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lincoln Posts: 1,059	My Mum told me about Amy Winehouse when she picked me up from the cinema earlier this evening. We then shed a few tears together, because it is such a sad thing to happen, regardless of the fact that we all knew it was more than likely inevitable at some point. There have been so many sad things happen very recently. But still, Amy Winehouse's untimely death is a very sad thing. And this is from someone who has loved ones waiting to hear about the safety of their loved ones in Oslo. Please don't try and tell me I'm a bad person for thinking a 'silly girl's expected overdose' is a sad occurance. __________________

23-07-2011, 21:18	#7
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	What I find saddest is that those around her didn't help her, probably because they were quite happy making money off the back of her with the publicity she used to get. Where are those people now? __________________