Tears And Tributes After Amy's Tragic Death

Tributes from across the world have been pouring in for Amy Winehouse who died at her home in north London at the age of 27.

Paramedics were called to the soul star's home in Camden Square yesterday 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."

Fans have been flocking to the singer's home to lay flowers, cards and messages, as well as visiting Camden's Hawley Arms pub - once a favourite haunt of the star.

The managers of the pub told Sky News they were "deeply saddened" and described the singer as "a great friend".

Producer Mark Ronson , who had worked closely with Winehouse, said: "She was my musical soulmate and like a sister to me. This is one of the saddest days of my life."

Singer Michelle Gayle told Sky News that Amy's father Mitch was devastated. He is flying back to the UK from New York where he had been due to perform.

Sylvia Young, of Sylvia Young Theatre School, where Winehouse was given a half-scholarship as a youngster, described her as a "a wild spirit" who "was her own person".

US singer Carole King , whose song Will You Love Me Tomorrow was covered by
Winehouse, said she was "very grateful" the star had "put her wonderful talent" into recording the track.

Kelly Osbourne tweeted that she had "just lost 1 of my best friends" and fellow singer Lily Allen said Amy Winehouse's death was "beyond sad".

Music legend Tony Bennett , who recorded the classic pop standard "Body And Soul" with Winehouse last March, issued a statement calling her "an artist of immense proportions".

The Back To Black artist had cancelled all tour dates and engagements last month after a series of erratic public appearances.

Her final show was in Belgrade in June where she was jeered by fans after a shambolic performance.

She had appeared briefly on stage in Camden with her goddaughter Dionne Bromfield on Wednesday night.

London Ambulance Service said it was called to Winehouse's home at 3.54pm on Saturday.

Forensic officers were seen going in and out of the building and a black private ambulance pulled up outside the house at around 8.45pm.

Officials bearing a red body bag emerged minutes later.

Met Police Superintendent Raj Kohli said it would be "inappropriate" to discuss what killed the singer before a post-mortem examination had taken place.

He added: "Inquiries continue as to the circumstances of the death. At this early stage
it is being treated as unexplained. There have been no arrests in connection with this incident."