Late songstress Amy Winehouse, 27, who was found dead Saturday in her Camden neighborhood home in north London, will be laid to rest Tuesday in a private ceremony to be attended by family and close friends.The Winehouse family had wanted her funeral to take place earlier in accordance with Jewish ritual law, but this was not possible because of the autopsy, which took place Monday afternoon. The British tabloid newspaper The Sun reported that Winehouse is to be cremated at the The late singer's parents, Mitch and Janis Winehouse, visited the shrine that has sprung up in front of Winehouse's home and that includes flowers, candles and even alcoholic drinks and cigarettes. Mitch Winehouse thanked fans for their support, saying, "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." Popular British tabloid newspapers continue to publish sensational speculations surrounding the circumstances of the star's death. Various tabloids initially claimed that when paramedics reached her home about 4 p.m. Saturday, Winehouse was still showing signs of life. But on Monday it was reported that Winehouse had been dead for at least six hours before the arrival of emergency services. The last people to see Winehouse alive were members of her private security team, who were with her at 10 a.m. on Saturday. The tabloid newspaper The Sun reported that according to police officials no drugs were found in Winehouse's home when they arrived on Saturday afternoon. The tabloid further reported that the late singer was in the habit of routinely having medical check-ups done, due to her very public battle with drugs and alcohol, and had been given a clean bill of health only the evening before her death. "The doctor was happy with her condition," the report said. "When he left on Friday night he had no concerns. Less than 24 hours later she was found dead." British police are describing Winehouse's death as "unexplained," saying it could take up to four weeks to receive the results of the toxicology results from the autopsy.
Golders Green Crematorium North West London.
The tragic death of the soul singer has left her family devastated. They have strongly denied claims that the singer died as a result of a cocaine, ecstasy and Ketamine overdose, calling such reports "nonsense." The family also asked the press to espect their privacy, saying, "Our family has been left bereft by the loss of Amy, a wonderful daughter, sister, niece. She leaves a gaping hole in our lives. We are coming together to remember her and would appreciate some privacy and space at this terrible time."
