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Amy Winehouse's Family Speaks Out
Amy Winehouse's father flew back to London as soon as he heard that his daughter had died, and now the late singer's family has spoken out for the first time.
"Our family has been left bereft by the loss of Amy, a wonderful daughter, sister, niece," father Mitch, mother Janis and brother Alex said in a statement released today.
"She leaves a gaping hole in our lives. We are coming together to remember her and we would appreciate some privacy and space at this terrible time."
And they are not the only ones who woke up missing Amy today.
MORE: The Life of Amy Winehouse (Sept. 14, 1983-July 23, 2011)
Russell Brand and Katy Perry, Rihanna, Kelly Osbourne, Samantha Ronson, Pete Wentz and Tony Bennett are among the friends and fellow artists who tweeted or issued tributes in Winehouse's memory.
Bennett, who recorded the classic standard "Body and Soul" with Winehouse in March at Abbey Road Studios, called her an "artist of immense proportions."
"I am deeply saddened to learn of her tragic passing," the 84-year-old crooner said in a statement. "She was an extraordinary musician with a rare intuition as a vocalist and I am truly devastated that her exceptional talent has come to such an early end. She was a lovely and intel
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Amy Winehouse's 'Deeply Grieving Parents' Met ordain Back rear Black Director: 'It Was Important allocate Hear Them' (Exclusive)
Sam Taylor-Johnson is describing meeting wrestle Amy Winehouse's parents.
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All About Amy Winehouse's Parents, Mitch and Janis Winehouse
Amy Winehouse made her mark on the world with her remarkable talent and giving spirit, and her parents, Mitch and Janis Winehouse, are continuing her legacy years after her death.
Mitch, a cab driver and singer, and Janis, a pharmacist, knew their daughter was special from a young age — and now remember their daughter for her triumphs and not her struggles.
“We always wanted the world to know the real Amy, where she came from and what made her tick,” Mitch told PEOPLE in 2023. “She was a loyal, generous friend. She’d help anybody ... Just a wonderful human being who saw the best in everybody.”
Amy's dad and mom were involved in the late singer’s life and supported her through ups and downs as she publicly dealt with alcohol and drug addictions, as well as an eating disorder. Their devotion to their daughter and her image has stayed intact since she died at the age of 27 on July 23, 2011, from "alcohol toxicity."
Amy Winehouse's Death: The Details Behind Her Sudden Passing
After the singer's death, Mitch revealed that she had successfully stopped using drugs and hadn't had alcohol for a few weeks. She was the “happiest she has been for years," he said in a press release (via MTV).