Amy Winehouse’s stepfather Richard Collins – who supported star throughout her singing career – dies aged 71 days after being admitted to hospital
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Amy Winehouse‘s stepfather Richard Collins has died this week aged 71.
Richard, who passed away days after being treated in hospital, supported Amy throughout her career until her death in 2011 aged 27.
Richard, who was married to the singer’s mother Janis, set up The Amy Winehouse Foundation after her tragic death from alcohol poisoning.
Heartbreaking: Amy Winehouse’s stepfather Richard Collins has died this week aged 71 (Richard pictured with his wife Janis in 2013)
A statement on The Amy Winehouse Foundation’s Twitter confirmed the news of Richard’s passing.
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It reads: ‘We are very sad to bring you the news that our trustee Richard Collins, has passed away this week.
‘Devoted and caring husband to Janis, and Dad to Michael and Jess, we will always remember his great humour and sense of fun. Sending much love to all the family.’
It comes just days after Richard’s wife Janis confirmed on April 25 that her husband was in hospital and she had ‘nearly lost him’.
Family: Richard, who passed away days after being treated in hospital, supported Amy throughout her career until her death in 2011 aged 27 (Amy pictured in 2011)
Taking to Twitter, she wrote: ‘Hi all in Twitter land, hubby has been in hospital since last week and we nearly lost him twice!
‘I would like to thank all the medics Royal Free London for giving him great care and attention. I sadly will not respond back to your tweets but only give updates. Janis xxx.’
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