Amy's Mum's Begging Letter

Amy Winehouse's mum has written her a letter begging to get in touch and come home.

The note – which Janis Winehouse got published in the News of the World newspaper – read: "We want to help you, but we know that unless you want to be helped – unless you come to us – anything we tried would be in vain."

"Pick up that phone and tell me what's troubling you" adding she is still "young and vulnerable" even though the 24-year-old is a superstar.

Janis wrote: "Remember you're just an ordinary human being, no stronger than any of the rest of us."

She explained; "This letter is my way of making sure that you know that all you have to do is come to us, Amy, and we'll do everything in our power to get you well again."

"After all, you are still my baby and you always will be."

"Wherever you are, whatever you need, we're here for you day and night. I hope you know that."