I think that it's true. If it was a sick joke, I'm sure that somebody would have confirmed it by now. Plus, all of the really big news sites are reporting it. If it is a false report, we'll find out within the next hour or two.
This is just really tragic, though. I don't care what anybody says about her personal life or addiction, she is was and always will be one of the most talented musicians I have ever heard in my life. And I don't think that people really understand how bad addiction is. She didn't just choose to end up like this (assuming she is dead). I can only imagine how rough it must have been for her, especially since she was in the public eye and had people constantly judging her and making fun of her. I love Amy so much, I always have. I hope that she can finally rest in peace. She was the definition of a true artist. She was a brilliant woman.
A press release from the Metropolitan Police, which doesn't specifically name Winehouse, says:
"Police were called by London Ambulance Service to an address in Camden Square NW1 shortly before 16.05hrs today, Saturday 23 July, following reports of a woman found deceased.
On arrival officers found the body of a 27-year-old female who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Enquiries continue into the circumstances of the death. At this early stage it is being treated as unexplained."