Amy Winehouse's father sues late daughter's friends over claims they kept profits from sale of her things
3 November 2023, 06:52
The father of singer Amy Winehouse is suing two of his late daughter’s friends over claims they kept the profits from a sale of her belongings.
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Mitch Winehouse says the money should have gone to the foundation established in Amy’s name.
Catriona Gourlay and Naomi Parry allegedly gained a portion of £3.3m raised during a 2021 auction in Beverly Hills.
A dress made by Parry reportedly fetched £200,000 at the auction.
According to the Sun, the Winehouse estate believes Catriona and Naomi sold other items belonging to Amy this year.
The Amy Winehouse Foundation said in a statement: “Two individuals sold a number of items at that auction and have retained the proceeds: the items were all Amy-related.
“This year they put more Amy-related items up for auction. Together, the two auctions generated six-figure sums for each of them.
“The estate has questioned how these items came into their possession and has not had satisfactory answers. The estate has launched a legal process to clarify the situation."
Star Amy died from alcohol poisoning aged 27 in 201
