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Born in United Kingdom · Nationality British — Culture / media / celebrities
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2011–2013: Death at 27; second inquest confirms alcohol poisoning and misadventure verdict” and “2009–2010: Assault on theatre manager after refusal to serve more alcohol, guilty plea”.
Profile No. 2279 · Updated on 12 October 2026
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2011; seconde enquête 2013
Winehouse was found dead at her home on 23 July 2011. A second coroner's inquest, held because the first assistant coroner lacked the required qualifications, confirmed in 2013 that she died from alcohol toxicity after resuming heavy drinking following a period of abstinence.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
2009-12–2010-01
Winehouse pleaded guilty to assaulting the manager of a theatre in Milton Keynes after he refused to serve her another alcoholic drink. She admitted pulling his hair and insulting him and received a conditional discharge rather than a prison sentence.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
2007–2009
Winehouse, her husband and a member of the crew were arrested in Bergen after approximately seven grams of cannabis were found. She paid a fine, but her lawyers subsequently challenged the significance of the admission, arguing that she had not understood the Norwegian document she signed.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
2008–2009
Dancer Sherene Flash accused Winehouse of striking her in the face after a request for a photograph at a charity ball. Following the trial, the judge found that an accident could not be ruled out and dismissed the charge.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
2007-12–2008-02
Protagonist not prosecuted — these proceedings are not counted in their formal charges or convictions.
Winehouse was arrested during an investigation into an alleged attempt to have testimony withdrawn in the criminal case against her husband, Blake Fielder-Civil. Following advice from the Crown Prosecution Service, police announced in February 2008 that no charges would be brought against her.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
2008-04
Following a turbulent night in Camden, Winehouse admitted slapping a man with an open hand and accepted a police caution for common assault.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
2008
Police questioned Winehouse after publication of a video apparently showing her using crack cocaine. The investigation was closed without charges, notably because the nature of the substance visible in the footage could not be legally proven.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
2007–2008
A video filmed by her husband and published in 2008 showed Winehouse singing a rhyme containing several racial slurs. She apologised publicly after its release.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
Documented biographical or institutional milestones (elections, appointments, foundings, acquisitions…). These are not controversies and are not counted as such.
At the opening concert of her European tour in Belgrade, Winehouse arrived late, staggered, forgot or mumbled lyrics and abandoned several passages, prompting booing and audience walkouts. After cancelling two dates, her management cancelled the entire tour to allow her to recover.
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