Amy Winehouse

Jul 23, 2011

Celebs react to Amy Winehouse's death

By Donna Freydkin, USA TODAY
Updated 1m ago


Celebs reacted to Amy Winehouse's shocking death on Saturday, saying goodbye and sending their condolences.

On Twitter:

Zooey Deschanel: "Mimi Farina wrote this song about janis joplin, seemed fitting today. RIP amy winehouse"

Natasha Bedingfield: "I'm so sad to hear about Amy Winehouse just dying. My heart and prayers go out to her family. Such a terrible loss for us all."

Anderson Cooper: "Just heard a report amy winehouse has died. If true, such a waste of a great talent"

Zachary Quinto: "profoundly sad news to wake up to. i hope amy winehouse has found some peace."

Big Boi from OutKast: Kurt Cobain, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix and now Amy Winehouse. All died aged 27. RIP to you all.

Stephen Fry: "Oh lord. Just heard the news of Amy Winehouse's death. Poor unhappy creature."

Official statements:

Tony Bennett: "Amy Winehouse was an artist of immense proportions and I am deeply saddened to learn of her tragic passing. She was an extraordinary musician with a rare intuition as a vocalist and I am truly devastated that her exceptional talent and has come to such an early end. She was a lovely and intelligent person and when we recorded together she gave a soulful and extraordinary performance. I was honored to have the opportunity to sing with her. It had been my sincere hope that she would be able to overcome the issues she was battling and I send my deepest sympathy to her father Mitchell, her entire family and all of those who loved her."

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My comment: Death, at any age, is such a waste of talent, and Amy's passing, whatever the cause, is a big waste of art that could have been.