Mitch Winehouse to publish Amy memoir

Amy Winehouse's father Mitch has signed a book deal with publisher HarperCollins to write a memoir of his late daughter. Proceeds from the book will go to The Amy Winehouse Foundation, the charity set up by Mitch and friends to help vulnerable young people.

Mitch said: "I feel that I need to write this book to tell the true story of Amy and to help with my personal recovery. I also want to raise as much money as possible for Amy's Foundation, so all proceeds from the book will go directly to help children who are disadvantaged through illness and substance addiction.

"I believe that through Amy's music, her foundation, and this book, her name will live forever."