Winehouse Toxicology Report Reveals No Illegal Substances
Amy Winehouse’s death, while shocking, led to a lot of commentary about her notorious appetite for drugs and drink and some less than respectful comments about what may have killed her.
However, results from toxicology reports carried out on Winehouse after her initial autopsy indicate that the singer did not seem to have any street drugs in her system at the time of her death or immediately preceding it.
TMZ carried a statement from a rep for the Winehouse family, who commented on the results with this confirmation:
“Toxicology results returned to the Winehouse family by authorities have confirmed that there were no illegal substances in Amy’s system at the time of her death.”
The statement continues, “Results indicate that alcohol was present but it cannot be determined as yet if it played a role in her death.”
“The family would like to thank the police and coroner for their continuing thorough investigations and for keeping them informed throughout the process. They await the outcome of the inquest in October.”
Further illumination into what caused Winehouse’s death is expected at a hearing scheduled for October 26th in London. In that jurisdiction, an inquest is carried out whenever a death occurs under uncertain circumstances, like Winehouse’s July passing. As for her legacy, it was reported that plans for the Amy Winehouse Foundation, a charitable organization her family hopes to create, are on hold as the name for the charity has already been registered. The singer’s final single, a duet with Tony Bennett titled “Body and Soul,” is to be released in September.
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Posted: August 23, 2011
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Aug 23, 2011
I don't know what caused her death, only that it was a sad end to a talented woman- I don't understand why people that cared about her, couldnn't have had her involuntartily committed to try to get her on track….
Aug 23, 2011
All the heavy drugs caused pulmonary artery to become about 90% occluded. This results in not enough blood leaving her heart to her lungs. The lungs cannot do their job of giving Amy enough oxygen to survive. Much talented woman.
Aug 23, 2011
Awww.how sad..
Aug 23, 2011
Maybe she was just ready to leave this Earth …maybe she has found peace and happiness wherever she is…I hope so…
Aug 23, 2011
It's a terrible shame, and waste. Such a Young, talented musician. The world will never know what other entertainment paths Amy may have taken. It is sad.
Aug 23, 2011
such a big tado over her death — what about all the soldiers killed everyday overseas………..enough already.
Aug 23, 2011
AMEN!
Aug 23, 2011
Well, we can all sit here and speculate how she died. It very well could be anything 'or' alcohol poisoning combined with prescription drugs. They only mentioned illegal drugs. But ulimately it was her time regardless of how she met her demise. It's sad either way. She had such talent and will be missed by her many fans! Sing for us from heaven Amy! <3
Aug 23, 2011
Agree !! Absolutely correct!
Aug 23, 2011
Such a talented soul, sadly fadding away by lifes never forgiving time clock. Hope she's in a better place and were her heavanly voice belongs. Rest in peace Beloved Amy.
Aug 23, 2011
Yeah it was and still is sad…..
Aug 23, 2011
Who da hell carez about dat CrackHead,..unless of course You a CrackHead yourself!!….GO TO REHAB BITCHEz!!!…or DIE!!!!
Aug 23, 2011
Wow gangsta Ray lol no crack head but can recognize a nice voice!! Lol
Aug 24, 2011
nothing "illegal" found…unfortunately the "legal" drugs can do it too…..
Aug 24, 2011
she made great music.. its sad… dont judge.. she did an awful lot with her life compared to most.
Aug 25, 2011
not judgin, just commenting that even tho nothing she had in her was illegal, doesnt mean that it wasnt a legal drug that may have killed her