Amy Winehouse was found dead at her flat in Camden, London, on July 23, 2011, when she was just 27 years old. A second inquest into her death confirmed that she died of alcohol poisoning after binge drinking following a period of abstinence, as reported by The Guardian.
The second inquest was held after an investigation found that the original coroner, Suzanne Greenaway, who was hired by her husband, Dr Andrew Reid, the coroner for inner north London, did not have the correct qualifications for the role.
Blood Alcohol Level Revealed
The new inquest repeated the findings that Amy had 416mg of alcohol per decilitre in her blood, enough to make her comatose and depress her respiratory system.
Recording a verdict of misadventure, the St Pancras coroner, Dr Shirley Radcliffe, said: "She voluntarily consumed alcohol, a deliberate act that took an unexpected turn in that it caused her death."
BBC Two's 20th Anniversary Celebrations
The BBC is celebrating 20 years since the release of her Back To Black album. On Saturday, October 24, BBC Two is dedicating hours of programming to mark the anniversary and celebrate her legacy.
The first programme, Amy Winehouse at the BBC, features a collection of memorable archive performances and rare interviews, showcasing hits like Rehab, Love Is a Losing Game and Stronger Than Me.
Concerts and Tributes
This is followed by Amy Winehouse: Back To Black at 20, which sees Jo Whiley welcome a star-studded line-up of singers alongside the Amy Winehouse Band to perform each song from the album in a concert held at the Roundhouse in Camden.
Amy Winehouse In Her Own Words is a profile of the star threaded together from interviews she gave to the BBC, while the coverage is rounded off with Amy Winehouse at Glastonbury 2007, featuring highlights of her performance on the legendary Pyramid Stage.
The Amy Winehouse programmes start on BBC Two on Saturday, October 24 at 8.35pm.
