she was found dead her flat in camden, north london, on the afternoon by accidental alcohol poisoning in july 23, 2011 after years of drug and alcohol addiction. this made her a member of the 27 club, a group of popular musicians who have died at that age, often due to drug or alcohol abuse. after winehouse's death her dad published a book about her life called "amy: my daughter". all of the money made from the book was given to the amy winehouse foundation.