Amy Winehouse statue unveiled in London

A memorial statue of the late singer has been unveiled in the Camden area of London

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by Fiona Day |
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A statue of the late Amy Winehouse has been unveiled near her home in Camden, London.

The statue depicts the singer with her famous beehive hairstyle and winged eyeliner.

The only colour featured on the statue is in a red rose, which sets off her famous hair do’.

Fans travelled from all over the globe to witness the unveiling, which was also attended by Amy’s parents Mick and Janis Winehouse.

Mum Janis said:

"It's just a wow, a definite wow. I am pleased with how the statue turned out because you can see that it's Amy. It is soon but it was beyond our control – events overtook events but we're very proud of it. Camden is Amy's place, it's where she belongs."

Dad Mick told The Guardian: "It's a day of incredibly mixed emotions. They don't put statues up for people who are with us anymore so it reinforces the fact that physically she's gone but spiritually she'll never leave us. I feel sad, very, very sad. We shouldn't be here but we are, this is the reality and we've just got to make the most of it. So this statue is part of making the most of it. Getting people to come here, spend some time with Amy and put a flower in her hair and remember her in a very positive way. That for me is wonderful."

The star tragically passed away from alcohol poisoning in 2011 after a widely publicised battle with drugs and alcohol addiction.

Amy, who was just 27 when she passed, was thought to be clean when she was found dead at her home in Camden.

In an outpouring of grief, the area surrounding the singer’s home turned into a shrine where fans laid flowers and candles in her memory.

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