Amy Winehouse’s Ex-Husband Blake Fielder-Civil Addresses Responsibility for Her Death

Blake Fielder-Civil, the ex-husband of the late Amy Winehouse, has recently spoken out about the public perception of his role in her death, asserting he shouldn’t bear sole responsibility. In interviews this week, Fielder-Civil acknowledged a part in her struggles but refuted claims he was the primary cause of her tragic passing.

Acknowledging a Role, Denying Sole Blame

Fielder-Civil, married to Winehouse from 2007 to 2009, addressed long-standing speculation that he is to blame for her death in 2011 at the age of 27. “My stance now is that I understand a lot of people…would have an idea that Amy’s passing is my responsibility,” he stated on the March 17 episode of the We Need to Talk podcast . He added, “As I’ve always said, I never shirk from any responsibility. If I’ve done something, I’ll put my hand up to it.”

Although admitting he was present the first time Winehouse used heroin, Fielder-Civil clarified that she had already begun experimenting with cocaine prior to their relationship, with a different former partner. He emphasized, “I never blamed a person that gave me drugs for the first time,” and questioned the assumption that he forced Winehouse into drug use.

Agency and Addiction

Fielder-Civil highlighted Winehouse’s strength and agency, stating, “Amy herself had agency…Amy did what she wanted to do.” He acknowledged her drinking had grow problematic but maintained she continued despite the consequences.

He admitted to having “made peace” with the fact that he “had a part to play” in her death, which was ruled as accidental alcohol poisoning, with no illegal substances found in her system at the time of her passing. Still, he refuted the idea of being her “dealer” or daily facilitator of drug use.

Connection and Reflection

Despite being incarcerated at the time of Winehouse’s death, Fielder-Civil expressed a continued connection to his late ex-wife. He stated, “I’m never, ever here to say, ‘Amy was lousy.’”

Fielder-Civil as well suggested that Amy’s father, Mitch Winehouse, sometimes used him as a scapegoat for her struggles with addiction and her death.

Winehouse’s Death and Legacy

Amy Winehouse, known for hits like “Rehab” and “Valerie,” died on July 23, 2011. Her untimely death brought attention to the dangers of addiction and the pressures faced by young artists.