NO illegal drugs in Amy Winehouse's system at the time of her death, confirms toxicology report

By Sarah Fitzmaurice





Returned report:There were no illegal drugs in Amy Winehouse's system at the time of her death, confirms toxicology report





After her tragic death in July there was considerable speculation regarding the cause of Amy's death.



But today it has been announced that the toxicology results have been returned to the Winehouse family by authorities and confirm that there were no illegal substances in Amy's system at the time of her death.



In statement released today a spokesperson for the family said: 'Results indicate that alcohol was present but it cannot be determined as yet if it played a role in her death.'





'The family would like to thank the police and coroner for their continuing thorough investigations and for keeping them informed throughout the process.'



'They await the outcome of the inquest in October.'



Shortly after Amy's death a London drug fixer claimed he helped Amy buy £1,200 of crack cocaine and heroin the night before she died.



Tony Azzopardi alleged he helped the late singer buy the Class A narcotics in the early hours of July 23rd - the same day she was found dead in her London home.



The 56-year-old, who was introduced to the tragic star by her ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil, claimed he wanted her family to 'know the truth about what happened'.



Worse for wear: Amy had a long documented battle with drink and drugs and was often seen drinking on stage seen here at V festival in 2008





At Amy's funeral shortly after her death her father Mitch Winehouse told mourners that his daughter had managed to kick her drink and drugs habits.



He told friends and family: 'Three years ago, Amy conquered her drug dependency, the doctors said it was impossible but she really did it.'



'She was trying hard to deal with her drinking and had just completed three weeks of abstinence.'



'She said, "Dad, I've had enough of drinking. I can't stand the look on your and the family's faces any more"'.



It was also at Amy's funeral that Mitch outlined that he would like to do something in the singer's name to help people who suffered with the same problems that Amy did.



Daddy's girl: Amy pictured with her father Mitch.

Toxicology reports confirm that alcohol was found in her system the day she died but it cannot be determined as yet if it played a role in her death





Mitch said: ‘I was with my cousin Michael when I heard and straight away I said I wanted an Amy Winehouse Foundation, something to help the things she loved - children, horses, but also to help those struggling with substance abuse.



‘In this country, if you cannot afford a private rehabilitation clinic, there is a two-year waiting list for help. With the help of Keith Vaz MP, we are trying to change that.’



But Mitch's plans for a foundation have been scuppered by an opportunist who has already registered the name of the charity in the hope of cashing in.



Uxbridge resident Martin McCann bought the web address Amywinehousefoundation.com and paid £160 to register the Amy Winehouse Foundation Ltd with Companies House on August 2.



But he insists he is ‘not exploiting anything’ and advised critics to ‘detach yourself from emotions and think business’.



As a result, Mitch has now been forced to return donations to fans because he was unable to set up a bank account in that name.



Running into problems: Mitch has been unable to set up the foundation in Amy's name because Martin McCann has already registered the company name, seeing it as a business opportunity





Plans have now been put on hold while solicitors try to rectify the situation.



On Saturday, Mitch revealed his anger and said: ‘We all have to bombard the tabloids websites to put pressure on this d******* who stole our foundation name.



‘Instead of concentrating on allocating funding I am having to send cheques back cos we don't haven't got bank ac in that name. Mitch’ (sic)



Meanwhile McCann has defended his actions, saying: ‘I'm not exploiting anything yet. I've just bought some domain names. Anybody could have.



‘It only takes the click of a mouse. I'm not ashamed or embarrassed. Detach yourself from emotions and think business.



Touching tribute: Shortly after Amy's death on July 23, hundreds of fans flocked to her North London home to pay their respects and leave tributes for the singer





‘He (Mitch) is making every effort to hijack this charity to satiate his own needs for the charity. She's not the only Amy Winehouse in the world.’



McCann said he was approached by his internet service provider and asked to hand over the domain name.



He added that he wants to ‘come to an arrangement’ with Mitch - but only if he apologises for insulting him on Twitter.



McCann added: ‘I'm not the d*******. The d******* is sitting over there without the name in his possession.’





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Goodbye, Amy: Family and friends gather at Miss Winehouse's funeral to pay their last respects to the tragic star

By Georgina Littlejohn and Sara Nathan


Saying goodbye: Kelly Osbourne - wearing a beehive in tribute to her friend - and friends Remi Nicole arrive at Amy Winehouse's funeral this afternoon


Friends and family of Amy Winehouse said emotional goodbyes to the star today as they came together for her funeral.

Among those paying their respects to the tragic star was her entire family, friends Kelly Osbourne, Mark Ronson and her music 'family' including her backing singers and manager.

A convoy of black vehicles with tinted windows silently made its way inside the Edgwarebury Cemetery in north London this lunchtime for the private service.


Amy, who died at her London home on Saturday aged 27, will be cremated after the service attended by her loved ones.

Family spokesman Chris Goodman said only family members and close friends would be present and added: 'Cremation is part of the family's tradition.'

Kelly, one of Amy's best friends, had flown into the UK from Los Angeles as soon as she heard the news about her death.

In mourning: Producer and DJ Mark Ronson made his way to the service on foot as did Amy's friend Nick Grimshaw


Her face was solemn as she was driven into the cemetery and she appeared to have paid tribute to her friends by styling her hair in a beehive do, similar to Amy's trademark style.

Kelly hid her eyes behind large dark sunglasses and clutched a white rose in her hands.

She was followed into the service by another of Amy's close friends, DJ and producer Mark Ronson, who looked deep in thought as he arrived on foot alone.

There was a heavy security presence outside the cemetery as guests made their way inside.

Nearest and dearest: Amy's friends and family made their way inside the cemetery to say goodbye


Winehouse's bandmates, Zalon and Heshima Thompson, who were seen in tears outside her home yesterday, were also among the select group.

Her singer songwriter friend Remi Nicole, who was very close to the star, was in tears as she got our of her car and Amy's manager Raye Cosbert cut a solemn figure as he joined the funeral party.

One person not attending today was Amy's ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil, who, according to sources, was refused compassionate leave from Armley Prison in Leeds.

It was also reported that he had already been warned away from the funeral by Amy's father Mitch who 'hates his guts'.

Remembering: Amy's singers Heshima and Zalon Thompson jin the mourners including Amy's manager Raye Cosbert


The service, which, according to Jewish law, had to take place as soon as possible after the star's death, was conducted by Rabbi Frank Hellmer.

The service started with prayers, they read a meditation, Mitch gave a eulogy and there were final prayers.

Shiva - the Jewish ceremony of bereavement - will be observed for two days starting at 5pm today at Schinder Hall in Southgate progressive Hall.

Amy's spokesman Chris Goodman said: 'Mitch was funny, he told some great stories from her childhood. It was a celebration. He stressed many times that she had been more content than he had been in years. Mitch paid tribute to a lot of people from Amy's life.'

Talking about her boyfriend, film director Reg Traviss, he added: 'Mitch said that they were very much looking forward to their future together.'

Alfie Ezikiel, 55, from London said that around 150 guests had attended Amy Winehouse's funeral.

He added: 'Mitch's last words to Amy in his eulogy were "Goodnight My Angel. Sleep tight. Mummy and Daddy love you ever so much."

'In the days before her death she told Mitch she was very happy, satisfied and content in her life. Janice was fine but she didn't do a eulogy.'

The last song that was played at the ceremony was Carole King's hit So Far Away which was Amy's favourite song.

Another guest said: 'Mitch said "Amy will be carried in peoples' hearts". There is such a big and strong community that will be looking after the family and Mitch is a very strong guy.'

A group of photographers and reporters lined the road opposite the cemetery and stood alongside a few dedicated fans who came to pay tribute.

The service comes after police revealed they will have to wait up to four weeks for the results of toxicology tests to establish her cause of death.

A post-mortem examination carried out yesterday was inconclusive and an inquest has been opened and adjourned until October 26.

Fans have been flocking to Amy's Camden home, where she was found dead on Saturday afternoon, to pray, lay flowers and remember the Back To Black singer.

Yesterday, Winehouse's father Mitch visited the street and said: 'Amy was about one thing and that was love. Her whole life was devoted to her family and her friends and to you guys as well. We're devastated and I'm speechless, but thanks for coming.'

Her boyfriend, film director Reg Traviss, also paid tribute to the singer and said he had lost 'my darling who I loved very much'.

Winehouse battled drink and drug problems throughout her career and news of her death was quickly followed by suggestions that it could be related to one or the other.

The troubled artist had cancelled all tour dates and engagements last month after a series of erratic public appearances. She was booed at a shambolic performance in Serbia.



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Amy's drug-addled ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil left out of her £10million will

By Sara Nathan and Simon Cable



Left out: Ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil will not receive anything from Amy's will


Amy Winehouse left her drug-addled former husband out of her will to ensure he could not win a slice of her fortune.

The singer, who will be cremated today following a Jewish service for friends and family, made provisions to ensure Blake Fielder-Civil would not get a penny following their divorce in 2009.

Her fortune was estimated at £6million in the Sunday Times Rich List of April, but is now said to surpass £10million and growing.


Her acclaimed album Back To Black topped the iTunes chart in 17 countries yesterday, including the UK and the U.S., and is expected to top the official UK charts this week.

Legal experts said Miss Winehouse’s wealth would be divided among her immediate family, including her mother Janis, who is suffering from multiple sclerosis, father Mitch and older brother Alex.

Her parents split when she was nine and are divorced.

A close family friend said: ‘Don’t expect everything to be straightforward. Janis is very sweet, but very meek and not in the best of health, Mitch is always the one in charge.’


The body of the singer was yesterday released to her family after they were forced to carry out the arduous task of identifying her at St Pancras Coroner’s Court.

Her parents broke down in tears as they visited a growing shrine outside their daughter’s £2.5million home in Camden Square, North London.

Last night, a close friend told the Daily Mail Miss Winehouse had put her affairs in order following her tumultuous two-year marriage to Fielder-Civil, 29, who is currently in prison.

She wrote the majority of Back To Black about their stormy romance and the friend said: ‘Around the time of the divorce, all of Amy’s finances were sorted out – and Blake can’t get his hands on any of it.

‘I am pretty sure that Amy does have a will. As a matter of course with record contracts, financial advisers will make sure that is done.’

Fielder-Civil was sentenced to 32 months in jail last month for burglary and possession of an imitation firearm.

Speaking from her home in Ruskington, Lincolnshire, his mother Georgette said: ‘He’s devastated and profiting from Amy’s death would be the last thing on his mind.’

Miss Winehouse’s friends and family will today attend a service at a North London cemetery before her body is cremated in Golders Green.


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'I have lost my darling who I loved very much': Amy Winehouse's heartbroken boyfriend Reg Traviss speaks of his agony at her untimely death

By Daily Mail Reporter


-Singer will be cremated in Golders Green, north London at 3pm today
-Heartbroken boyfriend Reg Traviss tells of his agony at Amy's death
-Ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil will NOT be present at the funeral
-Back To Black rockets back to the number one spot in the iTunes chart

Amy Winehouse's distraught boyfriend Reg Traviss has spoken about his agony in the fallout following her untimely death at the weekend.

Clean cut Reg, a film director, was pictured in the wake of Amy's death standing by her shrine with a haunted expression on his face.

Three days after the 27-year-old singer's body was discovered in her bed Reg has spoken for the first time about Amy, his 'dear love'.

Agony: Reg Traviss bears a haunted expression at the shrine to his girlfriend Amy Winehouse who was found dead at the weekend


Speaking to The Sun newspaper, the 35-year-old explained how his world came crashing down after the shock news of his girlfriend's death.

He said: 'The last three days have been hell. We have suffered a terrible untimely loss and want peace now.

'I can't describe what I am going through and I want to thank so much all of the people who have paid their respects and who are mourning the loss of Amy, such a beautiful, brilliant person and my dear love. I have lost my darling who I loved very much.'

Calming influence: The film director had the full blessing of Amy's parents Mitch and Janis thanks to his positive influence on her life

He described Amy's death as a terrible accident saying she had been upbeat recently, exercising and doing yoga.

Reg - who had been with Amy for two years - received a full blessing from Amy's parents Mitch and Janis, both of whom acknowledged that he was a welcome calming influence on their daughter.

The polar opposite of her ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil, who is currently in jail serving 32 months for burglary and possession of an imitation firearm.

Blake, 29, was blamed for introducing Amy to hard drugs embarking on a tempestuous and destructive relationship with the singer.

Meanwhile Reg's relationship with Amy couldn't have been any different.

While Blake and Amy were often pictured looking dishevelled and 'out of it' on their nights out around London, Reg and his love were rarely pictured out together.

Instead, they stayed out of the limelight and, when they were pictured together, it was under far more civilised circumstances.

Reg always dressed in his trademark sharp suits and skinny ties, hair slicked back - a far cry from the unkempt Fielder-Civil.

And ex-husband Blake has been told he will not be able to attend the funeral today.

According to sources he has been refused compassionate leave from Armley Prison in Leeds - he had already been warned away from the funeral by Amy's father Mitch who 'hates his guts'.

Family support: Amy's parent's Mitch and Janis Winehouse were seen with their son Alex as they made an emotional visit to view the tributes left outside the singer's Camden home

In our thoughts: Reg is seen at Amy's north London shrine with her mother Janis, bottom right, Amy's father and his wife Jane, middle and brother Alex, far right


It has also been reported that Fielder-Civil was left out of Amy's will, even though it has been claimed she still considered him to be her soulmate.

A close friend told the Daily Mail Miss Winehouse had put her affairs in order following her tempestuous two-year marriage to her ex.

She wrote the majority of Back To Black about their stormy romance and the friend said: ‘Around the time of the divorce, all of Amy’s finances were sorted out – and Blake can’t get his hands on any of it.

‘I am pretty sure that Amy does have a will. As a matter of course with record contracts, financial advisers will make sure that is done.’

Speaking from her home in Ruskington, Lincolnshire, his mother Georgette said: ‘He’s devastated and profiting from Amy’s death would be the last thing on his mind.’

'My tears won't dry': Amy's ex-husband Blake Fielder-Ciivl has spoken about his devastation following his ex-wife's death but he will not be at the funeral today


According to reports Amy'sparents plan to mix her ashes with those of her grandmother Cynthia, who died of lung cancer 5 years ago.

A source claims: 'The family discussed mixing Amy's ashes with Cynthia's and scattering them together," a source told the paper.

'They were incredibly close, it feels like the right thing to do.'

Amy idolised her grandmother, a singer who once dated Ronnie Scott, even tattooing her name on her arm.

Tattoo tribute: Amy had her grandmother Cynthia's named inked on her right arm


It has also been reported that there are plans to stage a memorial concert in honour of Amy.

A source told The Mirror: 'There will be no shortage of people wanting to sing. She struck a chord with so many.

'It's an idea at the moment but hopefully the balls can be set in motion over the next few months when it isn't so raw.'

Meanwhile, Adele paid an emotional tribute to Amy saying she "paved the way" for artists like her.

She said: 'Although I'm incredibly sad about Amy passing, I'm also reminded of how incredibly proud of her I am. And grateful to be inspired by her.'

Tribute: Adele paid her respects to Amy Winehouse via her website


On Sunday Reg accompanied Amy's parents Mitch and Janis Winehouse on an emotional visit to the shrine made in tribute to the singer outside her London home.

They sobbed as they looked at the flowers, candles, cuddly toys and even cigarette boxes and alcoholic drinks left at the edge of police cordons surrounding the singer's house.

A spokesman for the family explained: 'The funeral will take place on Tuesday and will be a family and close friends affair.'

He would not reveal details about the location or time of the funeral, which Jewish law states has to take place as soon as possible.

Bad taste? Fans left bottles of vodka and wine, and cans of beer at the site


Mr Winehouse, a former taxi driver, said yesterday: 'Amy was about one thing and that was love. Her whole life was devoted to her family and her friends and to you guys as well.

'We're devastated and I'm speechless, but thanks for coming.'

Amy's parents sought support from each other and were seen hugging and condoling the other as they took in the reality of what has happened.

Camden tribute: Amy Winehouse's picture has been posted on a street sign for Camden Square near her London flat


They have said they are 'devastated' and 'speechless' by their daughter's death, whose inquest was opened and adjourned. The cause of death has not yet been specified and toxicology tests will now be carried out. Police have ruled out foul play.

Sharon Duff, coroner's officer at St Pancras Coroner's Court, said during the two minute hearing yesterday: 'I bring before you the death of Amy Jade Winehouse who was aged 27 born on the 14th September 1983 in London.

'She was a divorced lady living at Camden Square, NW1. She was certified dead at her home on July 23 by a paramedic and a doctor. She was a singer/songwriter at the time of her death.

Fans' notes: Amy's grieving fans not only left her notes on paper but also wrote on the footpath to say they love her


'She was identified by her family here at St Pancras this morning. A section 20 post mortem has been carried out today and samples have been taken for histology and toxicology to determine the cause of death.

'The scene has been examined by police who have deemed it non-suspicious.'

Reg joined Amy's parents at her shrine in north London, where Mitch thanked mourners and reporters at the scene.

Moving: Flowers, notes and messages and candles were left outside Amy's Camden home yesterday evening


He said: 'I know a lot of you, we've been together for five, six years, I know you've got a job to do. I'm glad you're all here anyway.'

'And you people in the street, I can't tell you what this means to us - it really is making this a lot easier for us.

'Amy was about one thing and that was love, her whole life was devoted to her family and her friends and to you guys as well. We're devastated and I'm speechless but thanks for coming.'

Young fans: Two little girls bend down to read the messages left as they join crowds of people eager to pay their respects to the singer


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An emotional Kelly Osbourne breaks down as she jets into London to say goodbye to best friend Amy Winehouse

By Daily Mail Reporter


Emotional: A tearful Kelly Osbourne jetted into London today to attend her good friend Amy Winehouse's funeral this week


A grief-stricken Kelly Osbourne broke down in tears today as she jetted into London to say her goodbyes to Amy Winehouse.

Kelly, 26, couldn't hold back the tears and hid her eyes beneath huge black sunglasses as she arrived at Heathrow airport.

Still in shock over her best friend's untimely and sudden death, Kelly dashed out of the terminal and into a waiting car.


She is believed to be in London to attend Amy's funeral, which is understood to be taking place on Wednesday.

Kelly was one of the first of Amy's close friends to pay tribute to the star, who was found dead at her London home on Saturday afternoon.

She took to her Twitter page and said: '‘i cant even breath right my now im crying so hard i just lost 1 of my best friends. i love you forever Amy & will never forget the real you!'

In mourning: Kelly, dressed head to toe in black, hid her face as she quickly made her way through the terminal at Heathrow


Later on in the day she added: 'i miss my friend! im going to be off twitter for a while thank you for all your support! [sic].’

Amy, who was 27 when she died, was close to Kelly, who has been there to support her friend through her troubled times.

In 2008, she was seen helping Amy settle into rehab in central London to try and kick her addiction to drugs.

On her way: Kelly hid her face as she jetted out of Los Angeles yesterday


Along with Amy's father Mitch, Kelly arrived laden down with Amy's belongings, which she'd collected for her from her then flat in Bow, east London.

Kelly led the tributes to Amy this weekend, as her friends and peers paid their respects to the star.

And today, singer Adele became the latest to pay tribute to the Back To Black star as the showbiz world continues to reel from the shock of her death.

Pink carpet princesses: Kelly and Amy looked stunning as they posed together at the ELLE Style Awards 2007

Helping hand: In 2008, Kelly helped Amy pack up some of her belongings and move into rehab


Writing on her blog, Adele, 23, said: 'Amy paved the way for artists like me and made people excited about British music again whilst being fearlessly hilarious and blase about the whole thing.

'I don’t think she ever realised just how brilliant she was and how important she is, but that just makes her even more charming.

'Although im incredibly sad about Amy passing im also reminded of how immensely proud of her i am as well. and grateful to be inspired by her. Amy flies in paradise.'

Moving: Singer Adele took to her blog to pay tribute to Amy


Actress Demi Moore wrote on her Twitter page and said: 'Truly sad news about Amy Winehouse. My heart goes out to her family. May her troubled soul find peace.'

Lady Gaga added: 'Amy changed pop music forever, I remember knowing there was hope, and feeling not alone because of her. She lived jazz, she lived the blues.'

And producer Mark Ronson, who famously collaborated with Winehouse on tracks including the hit Valerie said: 'She was my musical soulmate and like a sister to me. This is one of the saddest days of my life.'

Kelly's tribute to her friend Amy upon hearing the news of her death

Grief: Ronson worked with Amy on tracks including the now famous Valerie


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'I'm so grateful my husband Russell Brand is clean and sober,' says Katy Perry in wake of Amy Winehouse's death

By Daily Mail Reporter


Grateful: Katy Perry discussed her husband Russell Brand's sobriety during an interview on Good Morning American today


Pop star Katy Perry says Amy Winehouse's death has made her even more grateful for husband Russell Brand staying sober.

Brand, himself a recovering drug addict, took to Twitter over the weekend to laud his late friend as a 'f***ing genius' following her death in London on Saturday.

And Perry says the death puts into perspective Brand's efforts to stay clean and away from drugs.


'My heart felt really sad,' Perry said on Good Morning America about hearing of Winehouse's death.

'My husband, who has been clean and sober for almost nine years, you know, I see him working a program and working on himself every single day.

'And I see how much work it takes to be clean and sober when you have, you know, addiction on your hands.

'It gave me a real a gratefulness for my husband, who got clean when he was 27.

'I feel really sad and I just hope she finds peace.'

Brand paid a lengthy written tribute to Winehouse yesterday, saying addiction should be treated as a potentially fatal disease.

He met her on the Camden pub scene a number of years ago, and said at first he thought she was 'just some twit in a pink satin jacket shuffling round bars'.

He said when he spoke to her she was 'sweet and peculiar but most of all vulnerable'.

By chance Brand saw her perform with Paul Weller at the Roundhouse in Camden, north London, and had an epiphany.

In the piece posted on his website he wrote: 'Entering the space I saw Amy on stage with Weller and his band; and then the awe. The awe that envelops when witnessing a genius. From her oddly dainty presence that voice, a voice that seemed not to come from her but from somewhere beyond even Billie and Ella, from the font of all greatness.

'That twerp, all eyeliner and lager dithering up Chalk Farm Road under a back-combed barnet, the lips that I'd only seen clenching a fishwife fag and dribbling curses now a portal for this holy sound.'

Brand has given frank accounts of his battle to overcome drug addiction, and said loved ones will always fear getting a phone call with the worst news possible.

On duty: The star is currently in New York promoting her new film, The Smurfs


At the time he met Winehouse, he himself had not yet got clean, and he said: 'Winehouse and I shared an affliction, the disease of addiction.'

In the piece Brand accused the media of being more interested in 'tragedy than talent', and therefore said they focused more on her personal battles than her musical career.

He went on: 'Addiction is a serious disease; it will end with jail, mental institutions or death.

'Now Amy Winehouse is dead, like many others whose unnecessary deaths have been retrospectively romanticised, at 27 years old. Whether this tragedy was preventable or not is now irrelevant. It is not preventable today.

'We have lost a beautiful and talented woman to this disease. Not all addicts have Amy's incredible talent. Or Kurt's (Cobain) or Jimi's (Hendrix) or Janis's (Joplin), some people just get the affliction. All we can do is adapt the way we view this condition, not as a crime or a romantic affectation but as a disease that will kill.'



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Amy Winehouse's parents make emotional visit to touching tributes outside her Camden home after visiting coroners court

By SARA NATHAN, CHRIS GREENWOOD, HANNAH ROBERTS, SARAH BULL and SARAH FITZMAURICE

Family support: Amy's parent's Mitch and Janis Winehouse were seen with their son Alex as they made an emotional visit to view the tributes left outside the singer's Camden home

Amy's parents visit the tributes to the singer outside her home

Inquest opened and adjourned while tests are carried out

Singer 'received the all-clear following a medical just hours before her death'

She could have been dead for 'up to six hours', it is claimed

'Inconsolable' ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil says, 'My tears just won't dry'

Security guard Andrew Morris found singer not breathing in bed


In our thoughts: Amy's mother Janis, bottom right, Amy's father and his wife Jane, middle, her ex-boyfriend Reg and brother Alex were overcome with emotion as they read the memorial cards letters and notes


They tragically lost their daughter over the weekend and today Mitch and Janis Winehouse paid an emotional visit to the shrine made in tribute to the singer, outside her London home.

Tears were shed as the couple, who are divorced, read the letters, poems and cards that were left among the flowers and presents in Camden.

Mitch, a London taxi driver, struggled to fight back the tears and couldn't help but break down as he surveyed the touching scene alongside Janis and their son Alex.


Kind words: Amy's father Mitch Winehouse read a card left by a fan as he viewed the tributes to the singer outside her Camden Home. Her ex-boyfriend Reg Traviss was also present


Amy's parents sought support from each other and were seen hugging and condoling the other as they took in the reality of what has happened.

They have said they are 'devastated' and 'speechless' by their daughter's death, whose inquest was opened and adjourned today. The cause of death has not yet been specified and toxicology tests will now be carried out. Police have ruled out foul play.

Sharon Duff, coroners officer at St Pancras Coroners Court, said during the two minute hearing: 'I bring before you the death of Amy Jade Winehouse who was aged 27 born on the 14th September 1983 in London.

'She was a divorced lady living at Camden Square, NW1. She was certified dead at her home on July 23 by a paramedic and a doctor. She was a singer/songwriter at the time of her death.


Breaking down: Mitch couldn't contain his grief and was comforted by Amy's brother Alex as the family including he former wife, Amy's mother Janis read the tributes to their late daughter


'She was identified by her family here at St Pancras this morning.

'A section 20 post mortem has been carried out today and samples have been taken for histology and toxicology to determine the cause of death.

'The scene has been examined by police who have deemed it non-suspicious.'

Today the singer's ex-boyfriend Reg Traviss was also present with Janis and Mitch and he viewed the memorial site quietly.

Mitch, who flew home from New York upon hearing the tragic news of his daughter's death, today thanked reporters, photographers and fans for their support.

He said:'I know a lot of you, we've been together for five, six years, I know you've got a job to do. I'm glad you're all here anyway.'

'And you people in the street, I can't tell you what this means to us - it really is making this a lot easier for us.

'Amy was about one thing and that was love, her whole life was devoted to her family and her friends and to you guys as well.

'We're devastated and I'm speechless but thanks for coming.'


Tragic loss: Amy's father Mitch thanked the photographers, reporters and the fans for being there and for their support


Paying respects: There are hundreds of flowers, parcels, gifts and presents that have been left for the singer in Camden


Heartbroken: Mitch and his wife Jane looked devastated and tearful as they left the coroner's office earlier today. Amy ex-boyfriend Reg Traviss was also in the group


In pain: Mitch and Janis tried to contain their emotions but the day proved extremely painful for the family


Bond: Amy Winehouse with her mother Janis after accepting a Grammy Award at London's Riverside Studios for the 50th Grammy Awards ceremony in 2008


Amy's mother Janis told yesterday how she saw her daughter the day before she died, describing her as 'out of it'.

She said: 'Her passing so suddenly still hasn't hit me, adding that Amy told her she loved her.

'They are the words I will always treasure,' she said. I'm glad I saw her when I did.'



Bad taste? Fans left bottles of vodka and wine, and cans of beer at the site


Fans' notes: Amy's grieving fans not only left her notes on paper but also wrote on the footpath to say they love her


Moving: Flowers, notes and messages and candles were left outside Amy's Camden home yesterday evening


Leaving notes: Youngsters gather around the area of flowers to leave their personalised messages to the late singer


'My tears won't dry': Amy's ex-husband Blake Fielder-Ciivl has spoken about his devastation following his ex-wife's death


Close friends: Russell knew Amy before she was famous and has written a touching tribute to her. Pictured her at the Q Awards in 2006


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