Known for her distinct and sultry vocals, Amy Winehouse was only 27 at the time of her death (via Biography). Like the others who are part of the notorious 27 Club, Winehouse had a meteoric rise and fall.
According to the Jewish Virtual Library, her first album “Frank,” garnered her much critical and commercial success. Her sophomore album, “Back to Black” however, launched her into international stardom. It later sold 10 million copies and won Winehouse five Grammys.
Who inherited Amy Winehouse money and estate?
On July 23, 2011, Winehouse was found dead in her home from accidental alcohol poisoning (via Biography). According to Forbes, Winehouse did not have a will. Her net worth was around $4.66 million.
By default, it went to her parents, Janis and Mitch Winehouse (per Rolling Stone). As her ex-husband, this means Fielder-Civil would get nothing.
Her older brother, Alex, would also get nothing. Per Fox News, eight years after her death, Fielder-Civil filed a million-dollar claim on her estate.
Although he did not request any money at the time of her death, he was now demanding a payout as well as a monthly allowance. Her family later stated that he deserved nothing and had already caused them enough pain for introducing Winehouse to hard drugs.
Fielder-Civil claims he deserved a cut of her estate because Winehouse had released her best-selling material while they were together. It’s unknown if he ever received any monetary amount from this claim.
Winehouse’s parents later used some of their inheritance to set up the Amy Winehouse Foundation, which aims to help young musicians and people with addiction issues.
