Mum worries for Amy

Updated 16.51 Mon Aug 20 2007
Keywords: V Festival, Amy Winehouse

The mother of troubled singer Amy Winehouse has spoken of her despair at her daughter's drug addiction.

Amy had been due to share top billing at the V Festival, but was forced to pull out to complete a stint in rehab.

Amy's mum, Janis, 52, said she is worried about Amy's "addled brain" and claims her daughter is "on a path of self-mutilation and lucky to be alive."

Her mum, Janis Winehouse, 52, said she is worried about Amy's "addled brain" and claims her daughter is "on a path of self-mutilation and lucky to be alive."

"It's like a sickness but she cannot see it," she added.

Fellow musicians have rallied around Amy. Kanye West, paid a special tribute by performing Amy anthem 'Rehab' at the V Festival in her honour.

And Paolo Nutini, who will support Amy if her September tour goes ahead said: "[Amy] is a human being and there is no reason why you should be expected to just get on with it."

© Independent Television News Limited 2007. All rights reserved.