'I still feel connected to her': Dionne Bromfield takes to the stage to pay tribute to late godmother Amy Winehouse... on what would have been her 30th birthday
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She was just 27 when she tragically passed away at her Camden home after binging on alcohol.
And on what would have been Amy Winehouse's 30th birthday, her talented goddaughter - Dionne Bromfield - has paid tribute to the late star, explaining she still feels a close 'connection' to Amy from beyond the grave.
The 17-year-old singer was one of a number of stars to take the stage at London's Gilgamesh venue on Friday night in a fundraising event for the Amy Winehouse Foundation on what would have been the Back To Black hitmaker's milestone birthday.
Tribute: On what would have been Amy Winehouse's 30th birthday, her talented godddaughter - Dionne Bromfield - has paid tribute to the late star, explaining she still feels a close 'connection' to Amy from beyond the grave
But after Amy's tragic death in July 2011, Dionne admitted there are moments when she's sure her former mentor is still watching over her.
In an interview with the Daily Star newspaper, she said: 'I still feel connected to Amy. When you lose somebody, no matter what, they're always going to be with you.
'You might not physically be able to see them, but they will be there. I'm very superstitious, so when things happen, I think, "Hang on, that was meant to happen for a reason" or "Oh my God, is that Amy?"
Tragic: Amy was found dead at her Camden home in the early hours of July 23 2011, with a postmortem examination later revealing the tragic star had died as a result of alcohol intoxication
'Or even dreams. I've had dreams so close to reality you kind of think, "Was she there for that second?" It was like having an older sister.'
Dionne was joined at the star-studded event on Friday night by the likes of TV presenter Mica Paris and Channel 4 newsreader, Jon Snow, who took to the stage to voice Blur's iconic hit, Parklife.
Writing on his Twitter page, he said: '@amysfoundation #amys30 just arrived for her 30th birthday fun raiser for great works I'll be voicing Blur:Parklife + Manfred Mann doo wah!'
Amy's former partner Reg Traviss, who she was dating at the time of her death, and her doting father Mitch Winehouse were also in attendance at the commemorative event.
Memories: Reg Traviss, who Amy was dating at the time of her death, and her doting father Mitch Winehouse attended fundraising event for the Amy Winehouse Foundation at Camden's Gilgamesh venue on Friday night
Close: Mitch told his Twitter followers he felt as though his daughter was by his side throughout the evening
And it would seem that Dionne isn't the only one who can still feel Amy's presence, with Mitch explaining he felt as though his daughter was by his side throughout the evening.
Writing on his Twitter page, he said: 'Thank you for your lovely messages. We were at Gilgamesh for Amys birthday party. I felt she was next to me all night. Happy birthday baby.
'Thanks again for lovely messages. You guys make Amys loss more bearable.'
Amy was found dead at her Camden home in the early hours of July 23 2011, with a postmortem examination later revealing the tragic star had died as a result of alcohol intoxication.
Makes a difference from the 6 o'clock bulletin: Channel 4 newsreader Jon Snow took to the stage at the event to voice Blur's iconic hit, Parklife
Star-studded: TV presenter Mica Paris also performed at the fundraising event
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