Amy Winehouse's Parents Reunite To Commemorate The Singer As She Is Posthumously Honored At Camden's Music Walk Of Fame

Mar 05, 2020 by apost team

Singer Amy Winehouse was posthumously honored on Wednesday in Camden Town, London, on the Music Walk of Fame.

Amy Winehouse shook the world when she tragically passed away from alcohol poisoning at just 27 years old. Her parents – who divorced in 1993 – reunited to commemorate their daughter's life on Wednesday, as she was honored with a posthumous tribute slab at Camden's Music Walk of Fame, in London.

Amy’s father Mitch was overcome with emotion and broke down in tears as the event unveiled the slab recognizing her contribution to the music industry.

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Speaking at Amy's Music Walk Of Fame, her mother Janis said: “Now, this is a big honor. It's for everyone, but Amy, God bless you. It was an honor.”

Her father added,

“This is a wonderful honor to be bestowed on our darling girl. It's another reminder that she's no longer with us physically, but she's certainly with us spiritually.”

Her father was joined by his wife Jane, while her mother was joined by her husband Richard Collins. The pairs got married in 1996 and 2011 respectively. Also in attendance was Amy’s aunt Rene Seler, as well as rapper Big Narstie.

Camden Town in North London holds great significance in Amy’s life. It was where she lived until her death after a public struggle with addiction. 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 in Camden Town, The Dublin Castle, was where she could be found downing pints and chatting with regulars.

The Roundhouse on Chalk Farm Road was where Amy played her last ever gig in the UK, about a month before she died. She was joined on stage by her talented goddaughter Dionne Bromfield.  

Mitch noted that the honor had extra poignancy as the ‘Mercy’ singer called Camden her home. He said, “Camden Town was Amy's life. She lived here and she loved it here.”

This honor proves just how much Amy impacted the world, even after death. Pass this story along to all your Amy Winehouse-loving friends and family.