Amy Winehouse tributes

Anthony Ian G. Etcobanez

Tributes to the late singer Amy Winehouse have been pouring in from her friends and family around the world.

The Back To Black star was found dead at her north London home on Saturday.

A post mortem is expected to be carried out next week, to determine the cause of death.

The Brit and Grammy award winner had struggled with drink and drug addiction in recent years and had latterly spent time in rehab.

Her family have said the singer has left a "gaping hole" in their lives.

Mark Ronson

She was my musical soulmate and like a sister to me. This is one of the saddest days of my life.

Russell Brand

I've known Amy Winehouse for years. When I first met her around Camden she was just some twit in a pink satin jacket shuffling round bars with mutual friends, most of whom were in cool Indie bands or peripheral Camden figures Withnail-ing their way through life on impotent charisma.
I chatted to her anyway though, she was after all, a girl, and she was sweet and peculiar but most of all vulnerable.

I was myself at that time barely out of rehab and was thirstily seeking less complicated women so I barely reflected on the now glaringly obvious fact that Winehouse and I shared an affliction, the disease of addiction.

Kelly Osbourne

I cant even breath right now I'm crying so hard. I just lost one of my best friends. I love you forever Amy & will never forget the real you.

Piers Morgan

Such desperately sad news regarding Amy Winehouse. Supreme talent, terrible self-destructive addictive personality.

Lily Allen

Its just beyond sad, there's nothing else to say. She was such a lost soul, may she rest in peace.

Dita Von Teese

Devastated. I spent extraordinary times with Amy. She sang for me once for hours, it was the most beautiful and touching thing. A huge loss.

Ronnie Wood

It's a very sad loss of a very good friend I spent many great times with. We feel privileged to have known her and we will sorely miss her.

Tony Bennett

Amy Winehouse was an artist of immense proportions and I am deeply saddened to learn of her tragic passing. She was an extraordinary musician with a rare intuition as a vocalist and I am truly devastated that her exceptional talent has come to such an early end.

She was a lovely and intelligent person and when we recorded together she gave a soulful and extraordinary performance. I was honoured to have the opportunity to sing with her.

It had been my sincere hope that she would be able to overcome the issues she was battling and I send my deepest sympathy to her father Mitchell, her entire family and all of those who loved her.

Hawley Arms pub in Camden

We are shocked and deeply saddened by the news of Amy's death. Apart from her extraordinary musical talent, she was a special person with a good soul and this should not have happened. We feel privileged to have known her and we will sorely miss her.

The Recording Academy

Five-time Grammy winner Amy Winehouse was a dynamic performer and musician who seamlessly blended rock, jazz, pop, and soul and created a sound all her own.

Her rich, soulful and unique voice reflected her honest songwriting and earned her a devoted fan following, critical acclaim, and the genuine respect and admiration of her musical peers.

She will forever be remembered for her immense talent, and her music will live on for generations to come. Our deepest sympathies go out to her family, friends, and fans during this difficult time.

US record label Universal Music

We are deeply saddened at the sudden loss of such a gifted musician, artist, performer and friend. Our prayers go out to Amy's family, friends and fans at this difficult time