Guide Note

July 14, 2008: Singer Amy Winehouse's father, Mitchell Winehouse, has been caring for his daughter through her bout with alcohol and drug addiction, through her episodes of bizarre behavior as well as her hospitalization in June 2008. After experiencing declining health himself, his doctor ordered him to take some time away for some much needed rest and relaxation.¹

Fast Facts

1. Amy Winehouse has been the subject of many tabloid articles as a result of her strange behavior and addiction to drugs
2. Amy Winehouse was hospitalized in June 2008 with early signs of emphysema
3. Her father has been by her side through her sickness and drug addiction¹
4. Her father has experienced panic attacks from all the stress²
5. Her father collapsed in his home and was hospitalized for testing¹
6. Amy Winehouse was said to be devastated about her father's poor health and she told her father "not to worry about her"¹
7. Her father is taking a brief vacation in Spain to recuperate¹

1. Jewish
2. Taxi driver
3. Resides in London, England
4. Was married to Janis Winehouse
5. Children: Alex Winehouse and Amy Winehouse
6. Loves jazz music

"Mitch isn’t well. He has been taking a lot on and has been dedicating himself to trying to improve Amy’s health. But his own health has suffered as a result. He has been having stress-related panic attacks and collapsed at home last week. The doctor did some tests and told him he needed to take time out or he was seriously risking his own well-being. Amy is devastated and told him to get away and relax. She told him not to worry about her – but that is easier said than done."—Mitchell Winehouse's friend¹