Amy Winehouse honoured with statue in Camden Town borough of London

A LIFE-size statue of Amy Winehouse has been unveiled in London to honour the singer who died of drug and alcohol abuse three years ago.

UNIVERSAL CITY, CA - JUNE 03: **6 MONTHS WEBSITE RIGHTS EMBARGO** Musician Amy Winehouse arrives to the 2007 MTV Movie Awards held at the Gibson Amphitheatre on June 3, 2007 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images for MTV)

LATE singer Amy Winehouse has been honoured on what would have been her 31st birthday with a life-size statue in her beloved Camden Town neighbourhood of north London.

Winehouse’s many fans will have no problem recognising the singer, who is portrayed sporting her distinctive beehive hairdo.

Winehouse’s father Mitch said on Sunday it was “incredibly emotional” to see the statue.

Family support ... Mitch Winehouse and Janis Winehouse pose for a picture with a statue of their late daughter. Picture: Tim Ireland/AP

“It is like stopping her in a beautiful moment in time,” he said. “We really hope Amy’s fans love the statue.”

Winehouse died three years ago after battling drug and alcohol abuse.

Her family has set up a foundation to help young people struggling with similar problems.

Remembered ... The new statue in Camden's Stables Market. Picture: Tim Ireland/AP

Originally published as Amy Winehouse honoured with statue in Camden Town borough of London