Family of Winehouse 'private' by loss

July 24, 2011, updated at 14: 43 GMT Amy Winehouse was very close to his father Mitch family of singer Amy Winehouse, who has died at the age of 27, say have been "private" by his loss.

The singer, who topped the charts with his album back to black, it was found dead at his home in London on Saturday.

His family said in a statement: "Leaves a huge hole in our lives".

They have called time be able to cry. A review post-mortem be carried out next week to determine the cause of death, police say now is "inexplicable".

Brit and Grammy award had fought with the drink and drug addiction for many years and had recently spent time in rehab.

But the police refused to say whether his death was related to drugs.

"" Supt Raj Kohli Police spokesman said: "It would be inappropriate to speculate on the cause of death".

He added: "my sympathy extends not only to his immediate family, but clearly in the thousands and millions of fans around the world."

The family statement said: "our family has been privately by the loss of Amy, a wonderful daughter, sister, niece."

"It leaves a huge hole in our lives." "We came together to the recall and we would appreciate some privacy and space at this terrible time".

Father of Mitch Winehouse, has flown from New York where he acted in a concert of jazz.

Death of the singer will also prompted tributes from his famous friends.

Mark Ronson, who came Back to Black, second album by Winehouse, said: "she was my soul mate music and as a sister to me." "This is one of the saddest days of my life."

Mother of Winehouse supports her daughter when she played through video at the 2008 Grammy Awards links

Comedian and actor Russell Brand posted a statement on his website, saying: "We have lost a beautiful and talented woman".

Brand, who has also struggled with drug addiction in the past, described one of the first times that he saw to its realization.

"Enter the space stage with [Paul] I saw Amy Weller and his band;" and then the AWE. The admiration that surrounds to watch a genius, "said."

At the time that he met Winehouse, mark had not yet completely stops taking drugs and said that the pair "shared grief, the disease of addiction".

Hip-hop producer Salaam Remi, who worked on the albums of Frank Winehouse back to black, paid his tribute to his say Twitter: "very, very sad day." "I just lost a great friend and a sister."

He added: "RIP my baby SiS Winehouse cherry." "Love as always".

Kelly Osbourne TV presenter twitteo: "even right cant breath now im crying so hard I only lost 1 of my best friends." love you forever Amy & will never forget the real you! "

Brand and Winehouse were great friends and shared the same problem of addiction

Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood had dedicated his show Saturday night at absolute Radio to Winehouse. He said: "is a very sad loss of a very good friend spent many great times with".

He said that a performance of reunion of his former band, The Faces, Hurtwood, Surrey, would also be dedicated to the singer.

Winehouse made her last public appearance on Wednesday night when he joined his goddaughter Dionne Bromfield scenario at the Roundhouse in Camden.

The singer danced with Bromfield and encouraged the public to buy their album on the makeshift side.

The Saturday night Bromfield came on stage at a festival in Pontypridd in Wales, only two hours later the news broke of the death of the singer.

15 Years did not mention Winehouse during her half-hour series.

Promoter of music entertainment Huerta said there had been "no pressure" to make Bromfield.

Spokesman Tim Powell said: "was very, very professional." "Would have perfectly understood us if she had not wanted to make, but she did very courageously."

"Vibrant and fun"

His record label Universal called it "a talented musician, artist and performer," adding: "our prayers go out to Amy family, friends and fans.".

Kelly Osbourne and Winehouse were good friends

Winehouse pulled out of a return tour last month after a disastrous appearance in his first concert.

She cancelled the European tour after being booed at the show in Serbia, when it appeared too drunk to perform.

For 90 minutes, she attempted to through parts of songs and sometimes left the scene - leaving his band to fill.

She had recently finished a course of rehabilitation for alcohol in London and at the time was under strict instructions not to drink.

Winehouse won wide acclaim with his debut album, Frank - which was nominated for the Mercury Prize.

But it was 2006 Back to Black which brought his career around the world, winner of five Grammy Awards.

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