Amy Winehouse was a British singer born in London in 1983 who was accepted into a prestigious performing arts school at age 12. She launched her music career at 16 and rose to fame with her 2003 debut album Frank, which was a critically acclaimed mix of jazz, pop, soul, and hip-hop, earning her several award nominations. Tragically, Amy Winehouse died at age 27 in 2011 from accidental alcohol poisoning.