Her record label Universal called her "a gifted musician, artist and performer", adding: "Our prayers go out to Amy's family, friends and fans." We have lost a very special person, part of our family."ĭoug Charles-Ridler, co-owner of Winehouse's favourite Camden pub, The Hawley Arms, called her "a special person with a good soul," adding, "this should not have happened". "We will always remember Amy as a vibrant, funny, caring young woman who made everyone around her feel welcome. Metropolis Music, Winehouse's management company, released a statement saying: "We are trying to come to terms with the death of a dear friend and colleague, the most amazing artist and talent. It's the most completely tragic waste of talent that I can remember," he added. He said she had appeared focused when giving an "incredible performance" for a recent studio recording of a duet with Tony Bennett. The saddest news."ĭaily Telegraph rock critic Neil McCormick said he was "utterly shocked" at her death. Thoughts go out to her friends and family."īBC Radio 1 DJ Fearne Cotton wrote: "Can not believe the news. A huge loss."Īnd DJ Chris Moyles said: "Shocking terrible sad news about Amy Winehouse. She sang for me once for hours, it was the most beautiful & touching thing. Such a loss."īurlesque artist Dita Von Teese added: "Devastated. Singer Jessie J posted on Twitter: "The way tears are streaming down my face. I just really hope that she's found peace now wherever she is," King added. I'm just grateful she gave that gift to Gerry and me and to the world. "She did such a beautiful performance on it. Winehouse recorded a version of King's song Will You Love Me Tomorrow, which she wrote with Gerry Goffin. US singer Carole King described Winehouse as "very talented" but said her life had been on a "terrible course".
We would have perfectly understood if she hadn't wanted to perform but she very bravely did." Spokesman Tim Powell said: "It was very, very professional.
Music promoter Orchard Entertainment said there had been "no pressure" on Bromfield to perform. The 15-year-old did not mention Winehouse during her half-hour set. On Saturday night Bromfield took to the stage at a festival in Pontypridd in Wales, just two hours after news broke of the singer's death. The singer danced with Bromfield and encouraged the audience to buy her album in the impromptu appearance. Winehouse made her last public appearance on Wednesday night when she joined her goddaughter, Dionne Bromfield, on stage at The Roundhouse in Camden. He said a reunion performance by his former group, The Faces, in Hurtwood, Surrey, would also be dedicated to the singer. He said: "It's a very sad loss of a very good friend I spent many great times with." Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood dedicated his Saturday night show on Absolute Radio to Winehouse. i love you forever Amy & will never forget the real you!"
TV presenter Kelly Osbourne tweeted: "i cant even breath right now im crying so hard i just lost 1 of my best friends. News of her death has prompted tributes from other celebrity friends. He added: "RIP my baby SiS Cherry Winehouse. Hip-hop producer Salaam Remi, who worked on Winehouse's albums Frank and Back To Black, paid his tribute to her on Twitter saying: "Very Very Sad Day. The awe that envelops when witnessing a genius," he said.Īt the time he met Winehouse, Brand had not yet completely dropped taking drugs and he said the pair of them "shared an affliction, the disease of addiction". "Entering the space I saw Amy on stage with Weller and his band and then the awe. We are coming together to remember her and we would appreciate some privacy and space at this terrible time."īrand, who has also struggled with drug addiction in the past, described one of the first times he saw her perform. The Brit and Grammy award-winner had struggled with drink and drug addiction and had recently spent time in rehab.Ī statement from the Winehouse family said: "Our family has been left bereft by the loss of Amy, a wonderful daughter, sister, niece. Police said the cause of Winehouse's death was as yet unexplained. This is one of the saddest days of my life."Ĭomedian and actor Russell Brand posted a statement on his website, saying: "We have lost a beautiful and talented woman." Her former producer Mark Ronson said: "She was my musical soulmate and like a sister to me. The music world has been paying tribute to singer Amy Winehouse, 27, who has been found dead at her London home.