Memorial Statue of Singer Amy Winehouse Unveiled in London

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Memorial Statue of Singer Amy Winehouse Unveiled in London
A new statue of the late singer Amy Winehouse after it was unveiled in Camden's Stables Market, in London, England, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. Credit: Tim Ireland

Fans of the late Amy Winehouse gathered on Sunday at Stables Market in Camden, North London to witness the unveiling of a memorial statue created in the singer's likeness.

The bronze sculpture was positioned in the center of the market on the anniversary of what would have been Winehouse's 31st birthday, BBC News reports. The singer died three years ago from alcohol poisoning at the age of 27.

Winehouse's parents, Mitch and Janis Winehouse, were present at the unveiling, as was actor Barbara Windsor, The Guardian reports.

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Mitch Winehouse and Janis Winehouse pose for a picture with a statue of their late daughter, Amy Winehouse. Credit: Tim Ireland

The statue, created by sculptor Scott Eaton, depicts Winehouse with a red flower tucked into her signature beehive hairstyle.

According BBC News, Eaton sculpted the memorial after meeting with Winehouse's father Mitch. Elements of the statue, like a turned in foot and a hand on the hip, were meant to capture her "attitude and strength, but also give subtle hints of insecurity," Eaton said.

The memorial will remain a permanent fixture of the Stables Market.

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