AMY Winehouse’s stepdad Richard Collins has died aged 71, just days after being treated in hospital. Richard, who married the singer’s mum Janis, supported Amy throughout her career up to her death in July 2011.
The pensioner helped set up the Amy Winehouse Foundation as director and trustee after she died from alcohol poisoning, aged 27.
Last week it was confirmed that Richard had been treated at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, North London. Announcing the news, a statement from the foundation read: "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.