Amy Winehouse attempted to clean herself up after years of drug and alcohol abuse. She was taking medication to deal with alcohol withdrawal and remained sober for the first three weeks of July.
However, the Grammy Award-winning singer relapsed and had a three-day binge before her death on July 23. According to reports, Winehouse’s alcohol intake was five times over the legal driving limit. Her cautionary tale should serve as a wake-up call to anyone who abuses drugs and alcohol. Here are five black entertainers who died from drugs or alcohol. –amir shaw
