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Last call

Singer Amy Winehouse has died.

I do not recall her music, if I ever heard it, it has left my memory. The only voice I do remember is that of media reports of her on-going demise: alcohol, drugs, strung out, passed out, a self-destructing-train-wreck of a young woman, an acute mix of rare talent and a tortured spirit.

Her music will be around to enjoy; her demonstrated need for healing - while heard - was unable to be answered.



Spokesman-Review features writer Rebecca Nappi, along with writer Catherine Johnston of Olympia, Wash., discuss here issues facing aging boomers, seniors and those experiencing serious illness, dying, death and other forms of loss.