<p>The 27-year-old pop star, who had a history of drug and alcohol addiction, died of a suspected overdose at her apartment in London yesterday.<br /><br />"She was one of the greatest artists this country has ever produced," Daily Mail quoted music legend Elton John as saying.<br /><br />Other celebs took to Twitter to mourn her death.<br />"It's just beyond sad. There's nothing else to say. She was such a lost soul. May she rest in peace," singer Lily Allen tweeted.<br /><br />Joining her was singer Rihanna, who posted, "Dear God have mercy! I am sick about this right now! I am genuinely heartbroken about this."<br /><br />Rapper Usher tweeted, "I'm so sad to hear the horrible news of Amy Winehouse's death. I'm so happy I knew you Amy. Rest well. Gone too soon. We'll miss you!"<br />"I just found out. I feel pain. I feel anger. Rest beautiful girl rest. You are free! RIP Amy," said Spanish pop star Ricky Martin.<br /><br />R&B star Nicki Minaj tweeted, "Please tell me Amy Winehouse didn't die. Is this some sick joke?"<br /><br />"So sad. Unfortunately the world lost an incredibly talented woman to such a powerful disease: addiction. RIP," said Disney star Demi Lovato.<br /><br />'Fantastic Four' star Jessica Alba tweeted, "So sad about Amy Winehouse - she was so talented. Really tragic". "Truly sad news about Amy Winehouse. My heart goes out to her family. May her troubled soul find peace," wrote actress Demi Moore.<br /><br />"I just heard the news that Amy Winehouse passed away. What a true talent. I pray she's in a better place and at peace," reality TV star Kim Kardashian tweeted.<br /><br />"So sad to hear about Amy Winehouse. What a talent, way to young to die. Addiction is such a deadly disease. She's now in a better place," Paris Hilton wrote.<br /><br />Closer home, filmmakers Madhur Bhandarkar, Shekhar Kapur, actor-director Farhan Akhtar and actress Sonam Kapoor were among those who mourned Winehouse's death.<br />"Shocked to hear the sad demise of AMY WINEHOUSE, May God bless the departed soul, RIP !!" tweeted Bhandarkar.<br /><br />Shekhar Kapur said, "RIP #Amy Winehouse passes away. She really did say #No (sic)."<br />Farhan said, "I burn my candle at both ends, it will not last the night, but ah my foes and oh my friends, it gives a lovely light. RIP Amy Winehouse".<br /><br />"Amy Winehouse for all the demons you faced I hope you at last have found your peace. I loved your big voice and your music. love & peace," tweeted Sonam.<br /><br />Actor Rahul Bose said, "Amy Winehouse. what a tragic waste. there is no glamour in a premature death. only sadness and regret", while actress Celina Jaitley tweeted, "I cannot believe Amy Winehouse is no more... I just cannot believe it ..so much talent... gone forever".</p>
<p>The 27-year-old pop star, who had a history of drug and alcohol addiction, died of a suspected overdose at her apartment in London yesterday.<br /><br />"She was one of the greatest artists this country has ever produced," Daily Mail quoted music legend Elton John as saying.<br /><br />Other celebs took to Twitter to mourn her death.<br />"It's just beyond sad. There's nothing else to say. She was such a lost soul. May she rest in peace," singer Lily Allen tweeted.<br /><br />Joining her was singer Rihanna, who posted, "Dear God have mercy! I am sick about this right now! I am genuinely heartbroken about this."<br /><br />Rapper Usher tweeted, "I'm so sad to hear the horrible news of Amy Winehouse's death. I'm so happy I knew you Amy. Rest well. Gone too soon. We'll miss you!"<br />"I just found out. I feel pain. I feel anger. Rest beautiful girl rest. You are free! RIP Amy," said Spanish pop star Ricky Martin.<br /><br />R&B star Nicki Minaj tweeted, "Please tell me Amy Winehouse didn't die. Is this some sick joke?"<br /><br />"So sad. Unfortunately the world lost an incredibly talented woman to such a powerful disease: addiction. RIP," said Disney star Demi Lovato.<br /><br />'Fantastic Four' star Jessica Alba tweeted, "So sad about Amy Winehouse - she was so talented. Really tragic". "Truly sad news about Amy Winehouse. My heart goes out to her family. May her troubled soul find peace," wrote actress Demi Moore.<br /><br />"I just heard the news that Amy Winehouse passed away. What a true talent. I pray she's in a better place and at peace," reality TV star Kim Kardashian tweeted.<br /><br />"So sad to hear about Amy Winehouse. What a talent, way to young to die. Addiction is such a deadly disease. She's now in a better place," Paris Hilton wrote.<br /><br />Closer home, filmmakers Madhur Bhandarkar, Shekhar Kapur, actor-director Farhan Akhtar and actress Sonam Kapoor were among those who mourned Winehouse's death.<br />"Shocked to hear the sad demise of AMY WINEHOUSE, May God bless the departed soul, RIP !!" tweeted Bhandarkar.<br /><br />Shekhar Kapur said, "RIP #Amy Winehouse passes away. She really did say #No (sic)."<br />Farhan said, "I burn my candle at both ends, it will not last the night, but ah my foes and oh my friends, it gives a lovely light. RIP Amy Winehouse".<br /><br />"Amy Winehouse for all the demons you faced I hope you at last have found your peace. I loved your big voice and your music. love & peace," tweeted Sonam.<br /><br />Actor Rahul Bose said, "Amy Winehouse. what a tragic waste. there is no glamour in a premature death. only sadness and regret", while actress Celina Jaitley tweeted, "I cannot believe Amy Winehouse is no more... I just cannot believe it ..so much talent... gone forever".</p>
