Amy had long struggled with addiction, and it may have cost her her life.

Meanwhile, her family is struggling with the pain of their loss. Amy Winehouse‘s July 23 death is a tragedy and new reports are coming out that drugs may have been the cause.

One friend said: “Amy seemed determined to have a big one on Friday night,” a friend told the publication. “She was out in Camden on Friday evening, but seemed determined to carry on the party back at her flat. None of us know who was with her into the early hours of Saturday. But getting out of it was clearly her main priority of the night.”

Amy’s family has released a touching statement: “Our family has been left bereft by the loss of Amy, a wonderful daughter, sister, niece. She leaves a gaping hole in our lives. We are coming together to remember her and we would appreciate some privacy and space at this terrible time.”

This story is just so sad. It's too bad Amy was never able to get help for her addictions. We can remember her for her music, which was amazing, but always with sadness. She was only 27.