Troubled singer AMY WINEHOUSE has been admitted to hospital after collapsing in the Caribbean.

The Back to Black hitmaker was taken to a medical facility on the island of St. Lucia on Friday (13Feb09) night after suddenly falling ill.

A representative for the star claims she collapsed after running out of medication she had been using in her ongoing battle against drugs.

Winehouse has been enjoying a sunshine break in the resort since December (08) following numerous health problems throughout 2008, which included a stint in rehab and several prolonged stays in hospital. She flew out to the island in December (08) following a stint in a London medical facility after reportedly suffering an adverse reaction to prescription medication. Winehouse's spokesperson confirmed she is recovering well and is expected to be released from hospital shortly.