Although it seemed that the final chapter of the often sad life and very premature death of singer Amy Winehouse closed with her autopsy, cremation and funeral, it appears that the wound of the loss of their daughter will be reopened for the Winehouse family as some very troubling questions have emerged about the qualifications of the woman who served as coroner on Winehouse’s death inquest.

The findings from the investigation into Winehouse’s death were made public in a hearing at St Pancras Coroner’s Court in London back at the end of last October, but what the Winehouse family- as well as the general public- did not know was that the coroner responsible for ruling Winehouse’s death to be due to alcohol poisoning and “misadventure” soon resigned after serious questions were raised regarding fitness to perform her job. Suzanne Greenaway’s name became widely notable following her role in the investigation into Winehouse’s cause of death, and it was soon revealed- not publicly- that she had been appointed to the position by her husband, Andrew Reid, in 2009.

What was also discovered was that Greenaway sorely lacked in qualifications required to perform her job. While five years at the Law Society are one requirement, Greenaway logged fewer than three. And though being a “qualified medical professional” is another necessity, Greenaway’s standing as a nurse in her native Australia “fell short” of what is expected to adequately perform duties as a coroner.

Her husband has since admitted his error in hiring Greenaway, saying:

“I believed at the time that her experience as a solicitor and barrister in Australia satisfied the requirements of the post. In November of last year it became apparent that I had made an error in the appointment process and I accepted her resignation.”

It seems Reid did not violate any laws with the questionable hire of Greenaway, but the revelation has upset the Winehouse family- who are reportedly reviewing their legal options in the wake of the news. It is said that while the investigation into Winehouse’s death could be re-opened, as of now, it is not thought to be a likely outcome.

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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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Family, friends, celebrities and musicians gathered today in London to pay their final respects at the funeral of recently deceased soul singer Amy Winehouse.

Winehouse, 27, was found dead in her London home Saturday, not too long after her handlers canceled all her remaining gigs so she could focus on recovery. An autopsy was carried out yesterday, but no cause of death has yet been pinpointed for the singer and an inquest was adjourned until October 26th, pending the results of toxicology reports.

Winehouse’s father paid emotional tribute to his troubled daughter, capping off his eulogy to Amy with the words, ”Goodnight my angel. Sleep tight. Mummy and Daddy love you ever so much.” Winehouse’s on-again, off-again boyfriend Reg Traviss commented:

“I have lost my darling who I loved very much.”

Before Amy’s funeral, her family stopped and spoke with mourners outside her London home. Her father Mitch was quoted as saying:

“You people in the street, I can’t tell you how much this means to us — it really is making this a lot easier for us… Amy was about one thing and that was love, her whole life was devoted to her family and her friends and to you guys as well.

“We’re devastated and I’m speechless but thanks for coming.”

Winehouse is expected to be cremated later today, with a service at a synagogue following her funeral.

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An autopsy carried out on recently deceased singer Amy Winehouse did not determine a cause of death, the coroner has said, and the circumstances of the musician’s death are still being investigated.

Winehouse was found unresponsive in bed in her London home on Saturday, and press and fans had already swarmed the scene by the time her body was removed from the residence, draped in a wine-colored sheet. Amy Winehouse’s cause of death was not immediately obvious both at the scene and following the post-mortem, and coroner Sharon Duff stated the following in court at the conclusion of the examination:

“I bring before you the death of Amy Jade Winehouse aged 27, born on the 14th September 1983 in London. She was a divorced woman living in Camden Square NW1. She was certified dead at her home by a paramedic and a doctor on July 23. She was a singer songwriter at the time of her death and was identified by her family here at St Pancras this morning. A section 20 post mortem has been carried out and histology and toxicology taken to determine the cause of death. The scene was investigated by police and determined non-suspicious.”

It was not disclosed when the results of toxicology tests on Winehouse could be expected, but Assistant Deputy Coroner Suzanne Greenaway indicated she’d be “issuing interim certificates to allow Miss Winehouse’s family to make arrangements for the funeral.” The case was adjourned until October 26th.

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An autopsy for singer Amy Winehouse will not be immediately performed, police say, as there are no signs of foul play surrounding the circumstances of her death.

Winehouse was found ‘beyond help’ today in her London home, and speculation is that the 27-year-old died of a drug overdose given her known struggles with addiction. She was set to play a series of gigs this summer, but bowed out partially and then completely after a poorly-received show in Serbia in which she stumbled around the stage, forgetting lyrics and behaving bizarrely.

Police in London have made a statement about Winehouse’s planned autopsy:

“The postmortem has not been scheduled yet but it is unlikely to take place before tomorrow,” a Scotland Yard spokesman tells RadarOnline.com exclusively.  “In the case of a murder it can be done within hours but this is not the case so tomorrow or even Monday is more likely in these circumstances.”

As of now, her death is being treated as unexplained and there is no official cause of death for Amy Winehouse.

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Stop the presses: Amy Winehouse is being a trainwreck!

The soulful British singer most famous for her drinking and drugging has canceled the European leg of her tour after a show in Serbia that was described as a “disaster.” Winehouse is said to have “stumbled” onto the stage after making fans wait for the performance, and was subsequently “jeered” and booed off by the audience. In the clip below, taken at the Serbian show, you can see Winehouse flubbing the words to “Black to Black” and “You Know I’m No Good” as the audience sings along far more proficiently.

Flak for Winehouse released a statement to press addressing the tour date cancellations, saying that further dates would not be prudent at the moment:

“Despite feeling sure that she wanted to fulfill these commitments, she has agreed with management that she cannot perform to the best of her ability and will return home,” a statement said. “She would like to apologize to fans expecting to see her at the shows but feels that this is the right thing to do.”

It is not known when Winehouse will perform again.

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She really is getting better– I think she needs to stay in St. Lucia. 

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Amy Winehouse had a seizure yesterday. According to The Sun, Amy “‘just totally lost it’” when Blake broke the break to her, and a source added that “‘Amy’s row over the phone on Saturday was followed by a bender that lasted until the next day.’”

Amy’s spokesperson said that she had “a bad reaction to the combination of medication she has currently been prescribed.” While she most likely flipped out over her hot hot Blake and ended up a little too heavy-handed in the “medication” department (if you know what I mean), she’s been through a round of rigorous round of tests regardless.

At this rate, one of these seizures could be her last. Do you have hope that Amy will improve?

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Amy Winehouse’s weekend was pretty crazy again, but this time it had nothing to do with partying, alleged drug abuse, or punching people. She’s just sick from a chest infection, which wouldn’t be scary if she didn’t look like death warmed over right now. (Have you noticed how flattering the photos are of her that I’ve posted recently? Yeah, I’m in denial.)

Amy’s publicist Tracey Miller told the press that “Amy is still in the hospital undergoing more chest and lung tests. She should be home in a few days.”

Add this one to the list of 2008 hospitalizations. . . no more, please. I’m not going to hold my breath, though.

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Sigh. This news is about as surprising as Amy Winehouse buzz: Pete Doherty supposedly overdosed in Austria at the end of last week. Remember that porno theater where Pete was going to show his expose memoir with tidbits about Kate Moss and various paramours? Yeah, he collapsed before his performance there, and The Sun reports that it could have been due to overdose:

“He had reportedly been on a huge bender at his promoter Bettina Aichbauer’s farmhouse. She called an ambulance and he was revived — but the gig had to be delayed four hours. The BABYSHAMBLES frontman refused hospital treatment and managed to play his gig. Last night his agent refused to comment.”

Anyone surprised? Anyone?

Image: WireImage

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Okay, this video is a little better, but you get the idea. Amy’s blundered into another another mess by forgetting not to allegedly indulge in the illegal stuff around. . . well, anyone. News of the World continues:

“Amy was filmed at The Monarch pub in Camden last month while standing in front of a Union Jack flag. Desperate for a fix, the singer is seen snorting the cocaine off a CD case in full view of partygoers.”

Since Amy’s headed towards rehab right now (well, sort of), nobody’s too surprised, except for Blake Fielder-Civil’s mom. Georgette Civil commented that “Enough is enough” and that “Rehab clinics are a waste of money, unless you want them to work. Amy doesn’t want to give up drugs, so she’s got to learn the hard way in prison.” Amy needs something, for sure, but the big shocker to me was that someone took the time to record a video of TMZ’s clip. Now that’s dedication!

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