She tragically passed away aged just 27 in 2011.
And, Amy Winehouse’s parents – who divorced in 1993 – reunited to commemorate her life on Wednesday, as she was honoured with a posthumous tribute slab at Camden’s Music Walk of Fame, in London.
Her father Mitchell ‘Mitch’ Winehouse wept as he attended the ceremony alongside his ex-wife and Amy’s mother Janis Winehouse (née) Seaton.
Reunited: Amy Winehouse’s parents reunited on Wednesday, as she was honoured with a posthumous tribute slab at Camden’s Music Walk of Fame (Pictured left: Aunt Rene Selner)
Her father was joined by his second wife Jane (whom he married in 1996), with her mother was joined by her second husband Richard Collins (whom she married in 2011).
Amy’s aunt Rene Selner was also in attendance at the ceremony, as well as rapper Big Narstie.
After making a heartfelt speech, Mitch was overcome with emotion and broke down as the slab which recognised her contribution to music was unveiled.
Amy became strongly associated with Camden Town, north London, which is where she lived until her death in 2011 after a public struggle with addiction.
Tragic: The late singer tragically died of alcohol poisoning on July 23, 2011, aged just 27
Reunited: Her father Mitchell ‘Mitch’ Winehouse attended the ceremony alongside his ex-wife and Amy’s mother Janis Winehouse (née) Seaton
Emotional: Proud dad Mitch was overcome with emotion and broke down as the slab which recognised her contribution to music was unveiled
Icon: Amy Winehouse became just the third act to be named on Camden’s Music Walk of Fame, joining legendary bands The Who and Madness
The Hawley Arms was the local pub where Amy often drank her favourite tipple, ‘Rickstasy’, (three parts vodka, one part banana liqueur, one part Southern Comfort, and one part Baileys).
Another venue Camden, The Dublin Castle, became a place where she often swapped the stage for the bar, and could be found pulling pints and chatting with regulars.
The Roundhouse on Chalk Farm Road was where Amy played her last ever UK gig, on July 20, when she joined talented god-daughter Dionne Bromfield live on stage.
On 14 September 2014 (on what would have been her 31st birthday) a 5ft 3in statue of Amy was unveiled in Camden’s Stable Market, a short walk from the townhouse where the singer died.
Coming together: Her father was joined by his second wife Jane (whom he married in 1996), with her mother was joined by her second husband Richard Collins (whom she married in 2011)
Proud parents: Mitch made a heartfelt speech at the induction ceremony, alongside Janis
Camden girl: Amy became strongly associated with Camden Town, north London, which is where she lived until her death in 2011 after a public struggle with addiction
Her father Mitch, who had approved the sculptor, said that ‘Amy was in love with Camden and it is the place her fans from all over the world associate her with.’
Her mother Janis added at the time: ‘I am pleased with how the statue turned out because you can see that it’s Amy … Camden is Amy’s place, it’s where she belongs.’
Amy Winehouse became just the third act to be named on Camden’s Music Walk of Fame. She joined The Who, who were honoured with the special award when it launched in November 2019, and Madness who received their slab on Monday.
In loving memory: Mitch bent down to get a closer look at the slab dedicated to his daughter
Amy soared to fame upon the release of Frank in 2003, as she gained both critical and commercial success with the debut as her jazz-inspired vocals won fans all over before her second album Back To Black’s introduction three years later.
In a heartbreaking turn of fate, the London-born icon’s dazzling career was plighted by her demons after she fell into the clutches of drink and drug addiction before passing away in 2011, after being found dead in her bed due to alcohol poisoning.
As she ascended further higher on the fame ladder she discovered her demons – in drink, drugs and also eating disorders, which her brother Alex insists contributed to her death.
In 2011, an inquest gave a verdict of misadventure after finding that she had 416mg of alcohol per decilitre in her blood – over five times the legal drink-drive limit and enough to cause her to become comatose and depress her respiratory system.
Despite only releasing two albums before her death, and one post-humously, Amy is considered a music icon, and during her short but successful career won multiple Grammy awards.
Following the singer’s tragic death, her father Mitch Winehouse set up the Amy Winehouse Foundation which works to help young people struggling with substance abuse and the homeless.
In 2018 it was revealed that Amy’s life is to be made into a biopic charting the late singer’s rise to fame before her tragic death aged 27.
The Back To Black hitmaker’s father Mitch, said although the family had been approached many times, they now felt the time was right to celebrate Amy’s life.
Speaking to The Guardian, he said: ‘We now feel able to celebrate Amy’s extraordinary life and talent.
‘And we know through the Amy Winehouse Foundation that the true story of her illness can help so many others who might be experiencing similar issues.’
The Winehouse family will serve as executive producers on the film, with proceeds going towards the Amy Winehouse Foundation.