Amy Winehouse Hospitalized
British singer Amy Winehouse was hospitalized after fainting at her North London home on June 16, 2008. A week after the hospitalization her father claimed she was diagnosed with emphysema. Her spokesperson clarified by saying she has "early signs of what could lead to emphysema."1
Fast Facts
- Fainting incident took place in the afternoon
- Winehouse was unconscious for a short time
- Her manager's assistant stopped her from falling down a staircase
- Father took her to the hospital
- Diagnosed with early signs of emphysema
- Lung disease due to her drug abuse and cigarette smoking
- Lungs at 70% capacity
- Scheduled to sing at Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday celebration concert in London on June 27.
Amy Winehouse Facts
- Born: September 14, 1983
- Birth name: Amy Jade Winehouse
- Birthplace: London, England
- 2003 debut album: Frank
- Won five Grammy Awards for 2006's Back to Black
- Struggles with drug and alcohol addiction
- Spouse: Blake Fielder-Civil
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