I am shocked and saddened to read this afternoon about the death of Amy Winehouse. At this time her death remains unexplained but most reports including this one are intimating what we all expect, that her addictions have brought about her early death. I pray for her and her family at this time.
But that's not the reason for this blog post.
I was reading reports of Amy's death with sadness; but sadness turned to shock and disbelief as the reports declared that Amy's dad is currently on a plane to New York and unaware of his daughters death.
What has come of the world that the press can not holds story for just a couple of hours until the next of kin have been told? Do "we" need to know with such urgency?
What will her poor father land to see? I'm guessing he'll be mobbed by press. I pray someone will tell him with compassion and sympathy before he hears from any other route.
Even in death this family has no privacy.
Have they not been through enough?
Has anyone thought about the effect on Amy's family?
She was an addict, constantly seeking some form of solace or control from an outside source. She didn't choose it; she tried to overcome it; she (probably) died from it.
And it effected those who loved her every day; and will do for the rest of their lives.
Amy is not a commodity; she's a person.
Her death is not predominantly a news story; it's a family tragedy.
Rest In Peace Amy.
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