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?

Tiggy · 23-07-2011, 21:22

Goodness knows Desmo, goodness knows

Knipples · 23-07-2011, 22:09

Quote:

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.

Mark · 23-07-2011, 22:16

Respect her as an individual or not (and I can appreciate both sides of the argument), she was a human being like the rest of us. For better or worse, we all have our flaws. Hers just got the better of her. No-one - be they flawed singers or youngsters gunned down on an island - should have their life ended at such a young age.

Personally, I have little respect for her as a person because regardless of those around her, no-one forced her to start doing what she did (peer pressure aside, addiction generally doesn't just happen by itself). But I still have respect for the life lost and for the grieving friends and family.

Edit :- Didn't know about the drug addict husband. Well there's the peer pressure then.

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? __________________

23-07-2011, 21:22	#8
Tiggy Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lincoln Posts: 1,059	Goodness knows Desmo, goodness knows __________________

23-07-2011, 22:16	#10
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Respect her as an individual or not (and I can appreciate both sides of the argument), she was a human being like the rest of us. For better or worse, we all have our flaws. Hers just got the better of her. No-one - be they flawed singers or youngsters gunned down on an island - should have their life ended at such a young age. Personally, I have little respect for her as a person because regardless of those around her, no-one forced her to start doing what she did (peer pressure aside, addiction generally doesn't just happen by itself). But I still have respect for the life lost and for the grieving friends and family. Edit :- Didn't know about the drug addict husband. Well there's the peer pressure then. Last edited by Mark; 23-07-2011 at 22:48.