Amy Winehouse’s stepfather Richard Collins dies aged 71 after hospitalisationCydney Yeates

Richard Collins, Amy Winehouse’s stepdad, has died (Picture: Getty)

Amy Winehouse’s stepfather Richard Collins has died aged 71.

Collins was married to the late singer’s mother Janis Winehouse and supported the artist until her death in July 2011.

He helped launch the Amy Winehouse Foundation following Winehouse’s death aged 27 from alcohol poisoning, aged 27.

The foundation confirmed the news of Collins’ death in a statement.

‘We are very sad to bring you the news that our trustee Richard Collins, has passed away this week,’ it read.

‘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.’

Collins was married to Winehouse’s mother Janis (Picture: Rex)

Collins and Janis during the unveiling of Amy Winehouse Stone on Camden Music Walk of Fame outside Camden Town tube station (Picture: Rex)

Collins’ passing comes just days after his wife Janis confirmed on April 25 that her husband was in hospital and she had ‘nearly lost him’. 

News of Collins’ death comes just days after Janis confirmed that he was in hospital.

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She wrote on Twitter: ‘Hi all in Twitter land,hubby (Richard) has been in hospital since last week and we nearly lost him twice! I would like to thank all the medics @royalfree London for giving him great care and attention.

‘I sadly will not respond back to your tweets but only give updates . Janis xxx.’ (sic)

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