Singer Amy Winehouse found dead

[Handprint]

Who would of seen this coming?

Me!

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I am somewhat dismayed at the lack of humanity shown here towards the death of someone of whom we know only what the media presents to us.

Same....

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You can say that the media blow things out of proportion, but when there are videos of you stumbling around drunk, or reports from fans that you are slurring words and failing to sing songs correctly at gigs, you have have to wonder how much of it you can put down to "the media".

She was a train wreck; I don't think there is any way of denying that. Media or no media, it's hard to look at Amy Winehouse and not think she was messed up on drugs.

Can you not show sympathy for such a person? Is that too much to ask?

*smiles*

[The Grand Nudger]

Well, suicide has a long and impressive history as one of those things you don't find a lot of support for. We wish to live, and feel very uncomfortable when one of us decides to go ahead and end it all. We come by that sentiment pretty naturally.

[downbeatplumb]

Apparently she died of alcohol withdrawl, so the irony is that what did for her was her desire to better herself.

a shame really.

But she was one of those celebrities whose death came as no surprise at all.

[Skeptic]

Apparently she died of alcohol withdrawl, so the irony is that what did for her was her desire to better herself.

a shame really.

But she was one of those celebrities whose death came as no surprise at all.

If that's the case then it's a truly horrible way to go and she has my sympathy.

[Ace Otana]

Apparently she died of alcohol withdrawl, so the irony is that what did for her was her desire to better herself.

I guess she didn't know what the effects were to suddenly come off alcohol after long abusive use of it. Sudden withdrawal can cause your body to go into shock for which in many cases, is fatal.

I reckon a little alcohol education could save so many lives. Seeing as it is one of the biggest killers in the world.

If that's the case then it's a truly horrible way to go and she has my sympathy.

You have no idea. Uncontrollable shaking, sweating, increased heart rate and not to mention the fear that comes with it. You'll experience all this. It can last from a few minutes to a couple or so hours. Some cases it's not too bad, it depends on the person and how much they've been drinking and for how long when they come off it all of a sudden. Either way, it's a nasty way to go.

Alcohol education!

[DaveD]

An uncharacteristically restrained article by Russell Brand: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/189232/2...ribute.htm

[Paul the Human]

Apparently she died of alcohol withdrawl, so the irony is that what did for her was her desire to better herself.

That is what her family is claiming. The toxicology report won't be completed for weeks yet. Alcohol withdrawl is what her family wants her to have died from... but that doesn't make it true.

Either way... her death was anything but surprising. I am surprised it took as long as it did... but then again... she had to wait until she was 27.

[Skeptic]

If that's the case then it's a truly horrible way to go and she has my sympathy.

You have no idea. Uncontrollable shaking, sweating, increased heart rate and not to mention the fear that comes with it. You'll experience all this. It can last from a few minutes to a couple or so hours. Some cases it's not too bad, it depends on the person and how much they've been drinking and for how long when they come off it all of a sudden. Either way, it's a nasty way to go.

No, you have no idea of the idea I have (If that makes sense). I've got the t-shirt. You're right that education is the key though, many medical professionals don't even know the dangers of alcohol withdrawal.