Father says Amy Winehouse foundation will 'help thousands'

AMY Winehouse's father said the foundation he plans to set up in her name to support people struggling with drink and drugs would "help thousands of people".

The singer, 27, was found dead at her north London home last month after a long battle with addiction.

Writing on Twitter, Mitch Winehouse thanked fans for their "love", adding: "The foundation is going to help thousands of people. That is Amy's legacy."

In a eulogy at his daughter's funeral, he said the foundation would "help the things she loved - children, horses, but also those struggling with substance abuse".

"In this country, if you cannot afford a private rehabilitation clinic, there is a two-year waiting list for help."