Winehouse: Cause Of Death Still Not Known

A post-mortem on the body of singer Amy Winehouse has been unable to establish a cause of death - as her parents met fans outside her home.

Police are now awaiting the results of further toxicology tests, which are expected in two to four weeks.

It comes as an inquest was opened and later adjourned to allow the star's family to make arrangements for her funeral.

The Back To Black singer was found dead at her north London property on Saturday - and the coroner's office said the scene was investigated by police and was "non-suspicious".

After the case was adjourned, it was announced there will be another hearing on October 26.

Meanwhile, the singer's distraught father has said he is "devastated and speechless" following the tragedy.

Mitch Winehouse made the comments as he arrived outside her home.

He was joined by the 27-year-old's mother, Janis and the singer's former boyfriend Reg Traviss.

They looked at tributes fans have left at the edge of a police cordon surrounding the Camden home, including alcoholic drinks and cigarettes, alongside soft toys, flowers and candles.

"Amy you touched our heart and soul - so sorry it's over," read one message. Another simply read: "Amy, you were amazing."

Mr Winehouse thanked reporters and fans for coming and shook hands with many of them.

"You've got to do what you've got to do," he told journalists. "I know a lot of you, we've been together for five, six years, I know you've got a job to do. I'm glad you're all here anyway.

"And you people in the street, I can't tell you what this means to us - it really is making this a lot easier for us.

"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."

The star's grief-stricken mother was in tears as she looked at the tributes and took pictures of them on her mobile phone.

They had earlier formally identified the body of their daughter.

Reasons for her death, currently being treated as unexplained, will be explored, paving the way for her family to bury her as soon as possible.

By mid-afternoon on Saturday several hundred people had gathered opposite Winehouse's £2.5m home. Neighbours said she had only lived there for a matter of months after the house was renovated.

Paramedics were called to the soul star's house in Camden Square on Saturday afternoon but she was said to be "beyond help" and pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say it is too early to speculate on a cause but Sky sources believe a suspected overdose could be to blame.

Winehouse had been troubled by drink and drugs problems throughout her career but news of her death has come as a shock to many.

A spokesman for the singer said: "Everyone involved with Amy is shocked and devastated. Our thoughts are with her family and friends."

Her family said in a statement: "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."