Inquest to hear how Amy died

The inquest into the death of singer Amy Winehouse will be held today.

The 27-year-old 'Back To Black' star was found dead at her flat in Camden, north London, on July 23.

The details of her final hours will be revealed at an inquest into her death in the city today.

An initial post-mortem examination proved inconclusive and no cause of death was given when the inquest was opened and adjourned in August.

Because of Winehouse’s very public battles with drink and drugs, news of her death was quickly followed by suggestions it could be related to one or the other.

However toxicology results showed there were “no illegal substances” in Winehouse’s body at the time of her death, her family said, although “alcohol was present”.

A family statement said: “Toxicology results returned to the Winehouse family by authorities have confirmed that there were no illegal substances in Amy’s system at the time of her death

“Results indicate that alcohol was present but it cannot be determined as yet if it played a role in her death.

“The family would like to thank the police and coroner for their continuing thorough investigations and for keeping them informed throughout the process. They await the outcome of the inquest in October.”

Her father, Mitch Winehouse, told mourners at her funeral his daughter had been the happiest she had been in a long time in the weeks before her death.

He said Winehouse had “conquered” her drug addiction and was “trying hard to deal with her drinking”.

The inquest will be heard at St Pancras Coroner’s Court, Camley Street, London.