Amy Winehouse Charity Launches On Her Birthday

FIRST PUBLISHED: September 14, 2011 9:07 AM EDT LONDON, U.K. -- Amy Winehouses family has launched a youth charity in her name to mark what would have been the singers 28th birthday. Winehouse, who had long fought drug and alcohol problems, was found dead at her London home on July 23. Her family says toxicology reports indicated there was alcohol in her bloodstream but it was unclear whether this had contributed to her death. The soul divas father, Mitch Winehouse, says the Amy Winehouse Foundation will support organizations that help young people who are vulnerable, including those with addictions. Her mother Janis said: It is a source of great comfort to knowthat Amy would be proud of this. The charity will derive much of its first income from the release of Winehouses duet with Tony Bennett, Body And Soul, on Wednesday. Copyright 2011 by Associated Press. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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