Amy Winehouse Dead At 27

Singer Amy Winehouse has been found dead at her home in Camden, north London, at the age of 27, police have confirmed, Britain’s Sky News reporting that it is believed the singer died of a suspected drug overdose but officially her death is being treated as "unexplained." The London Ambulance Service was called to her flat just after 4:00 pm but were unable to save her life. Sky sources said the singer was "beyond help" when paramedics arrived. "On arrival, officers found the body of a 27-year-old female who was pronounced dead at the scene," a police statement said. A section of the street on which she lived had been cordoned off by police as fans gathered. A spokesman for Amy Winehouse said that "Everyone involved with Amy is shocked and devastated. Our thoughts are with her family and friends. The family will issue a statement when ready." Singer Michelle Gayle told Sky News that Amy's father Mitch was "devastated." He is flying back to the UK from New York where he had been due to perform. The Back To Black artist, who earned five Grammys for that album, had cancelled all tour dates and engagements last month after a series of erratic public appearances. Her final show was in Belgrade in June where she was jeered by fans after a shambolic performance. She had appeared briefly on stage with her goddaughter Dionne Bromfield on Wednesday night at an iTunes Festival event. Her record label, Universal, paid tribute to the star:"We are deeply saddened at the sudden loss of such a gifted musician, artist and performer." She had been troubled by drink and drugs problems throughout her career. Tributes to the singer have been posted on Twitter. Sarah Brown, the wife of former Prime Minister Gordon Brown said her death was a "terrible waste of a great talent." Kelly Osbourne tweeted that she had "just lost 1 of my best friends" and fellow singer Lily Allen said Amy Winehouse's death was "beyond sad." The managers of the singer's favourite pub, the Hawley Arms in Camden, told Sky News they were "devastated, she was a great friend."