Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics. It can’t be cured and can last a lifetime, even though treatment may help.
Amy was a “gifted” child, her mother writes in the memoir. Fans got to catch a glimpse of the singer’s raspy and stunningly-powerful voice at the age of 14 in the documentary titled, Amy.
“I honestly think 50 things killed her,” Amy director Asif Kapadia told E!’s Marc Malkin in June 2015. “It’s no simple thing. It’s everything. It’s her situation at home…it’s no self-esteem…not feeling enough love to love herself and to care about herself. Everything.” “And then on top of that, you get too much money, too much success. And when they did try to stop it, it was too late,” he says.
Amy’s parents set up the Amy Winehouse Foundation after her death, whose mission is supporting and empowering children in need through music therapy and music education. It also helps prevent the effects of drug and alcohol abuse of young people. Amy’s father, Mitch wrote a memoir already, so it will be interesting to see what her mother says as well.
