Remembering br Amy Winehouse Amy Jade Winehouse was born br on September 14, 1983, and br passed away on July 23, 2011. Here are five facts br to honor the br singer’s legacy. 1. Winehouse was the first British woman to win five Grammys on the same night. 2. She was named “the most charitable act” by 'Pop World.' 3. She was in a Salt-n-Pepa inspired rap duo, Sweet ’N’ Sour. 4. ‘Back to Black’ br was one of the the br highest-selling br albums of 2008. 5. Her signature hairstyle br could add around a br foot to her height.