Amy Winehouse dead at age 27

Amy Winehouse, a British jazz and R&B singer, has been found dead at her residence in north London, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported. She was 27 years of age.

Amy Winehouse dead at 27 | Photo: Bojar

"Police were called by London Ambulance Service to an address in Camden Square shortly before 4:05 pm (1505 GMT) today, Saturday 23 July, following reports of a woman found deceased," a police officer told AFP.

Shortly afterwards, authorities confirmed Amy Winehouse's death.

The cause of the singer's death is still being investigated.

Winehouse had received extensive publicity over her drug and alcohol problems as well as her mental health issues. Last month, her European tour was cancelled after she appeared too drunk to perform in her concert in Serbia.

Winehouse's popularity skyrocketed when she won five awards at the Grammys for her 2006 second album "Back to Black" and the hit single "Rehab".

Check out the music video of Amy Whinehouse's "Rehab" below:

Amy Winehouse "Rehab" music video courtesy of VEVO