2008 file photo of Amy Winehouse performs at the Brit Awards 2008 in London. Photo / AP
Amy Winehouse's father says meeting the first children to be helped by the foundation set up in his late daughter's name has been both heartbreaking and heartwarming.
The Amy Winehouse Foundation was officially launched 10 weeks ago to support vulnerable youth, and has pledged to donate £500,000 (A$772,320.05) in its first year.
The singer's parents, Mitch and Janis Winehouse, visited Little Havens Children's Hospice in Thundersley, east of London, on Wednesday to meet children benefiting from a £10,000 (A$15,446.40) donation.
"It was heartbreaking actually ... I'm starting to well up now, but heartwarming at the same time," said Mitch Winehouse.
A British coroner ruled the singer, known for her beehive hairdo and hits like Rehab, died of alcohol poisoning.
- AP
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