"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 we would appreciate some privacy and space at this terrible time."
In more news, aceshowbiz.com is reporting that Janis saw her daughter a day before her death on Saturday, July 23 during when she uttered "I love you, mum" before parting. "They are the words I will always treasure. I'm glad I saw her when I did," Janis said. The mother also said that Amy's death had been "only a matter of time" because during the visit "she seemed out of it". She added, "But her passing so suddenly still hasn't hit me."
Meanwhile, her father Mitch immediately canceled his scheduled performance in New York City and headed straight home. "I'm getting on the next plane back. I'm coming home. I have to be with Amy," he reportedly said. "I can't crack up for her sake. My family needs me. I'm devastated; it's such a shock."
A neighbor of Amy said that the night before her death he heard crying at 3:30 A.M. "like somebody mourning".
Other news sources are reporting that her bodyguard Ray Grange found her alone in her bed and not breathing authorities.
The autopsy of Amy Winehouse is still pending.
