The world lost beloved singer Amy Winehouse in July 2011 after she experienced accidental alcohol poisoning following a lengthy and very public battle with addiction. Following her death, many in the public and even some connected to Winehouse have blamed ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil. Now, years later, he’s reflecting on her passing and denying responsibility.
Blake Fielder-Civil Made Rare Comments About Amy Winehouse
Winehouse and Fielder-Civil married in May 2007 and ultimately divorced in August 2009. Recently, he was interviewed for the “We Need To Talk” podcast, opening up about Winehouse’s tragic passing and discussing why he is not to blame, specifically addressing people who “have an idea that Amy’s passing is [his] responsibility.”
According to him, “I never shirk from any responsibility. If I’ve done something, I’ll put my hand up to it.” Fielder-Civil then noted that he “had a part to play” in the tragedy due to his having introduced her to hardcore drugs such as heroin and crack.
Still, the 43-year-old stated that he is now at peace with the role he played in her life, noting that Winehouse was what he called “a very strong woman” with “agency.”
He defended his comments, saying, “That is in no way at all disrespecting her by saying that, but Amy did what she wanted to do. And even though the drinking had started to hurt her, she carried on.”
Winehouse’s Ex Made Specific Comments About Her Drug Use
Elsewhere in the interview, Fielder-Civil discussed the ongoing narrative that he had forced Winehouse to do drugs. He said, “I never understood. Do these people think that I forced Amy to do drugs? That’s just not what happened. I’m not shirking responsibility, but this idea of daily facilitating, no. I wasn’t the dealer.”
Fielder-Civil added, “I never blamed a person that gave me drugs for the first time. I’ve never tried to put that on anyone. Why would I?”
Later, he went on to speculate about what Winehouse would want, insisting, “I’m never, ever here to say, ‘Amy was bad. But I know Amy wouldn’t want me to still be sat here 20 years later saying it was all my fault. She’d be saying, ‘Get it right, babe. Come on. Tell them the truth.’”
Social Media Has Reacted Positively To The Interview
Winehouse’s death is still a sore spot for fans of her music and those who knew her. Because of this, preserving her legacy and telling her story with respect has always mattered to fans. Now that Fielder-Civil has shared his vulnerable thoughts about Winehouse’s passing, many are coming around to separating him from the tragedy.
One person said on YouTube, “They tried to vilify him, but he holds the most beautiful version of her. I’m so pleased he’s clean and that he shared it with us.”
Someone else wrote, “His sensitivity is very obvious, he comes across as shy & gentle, nothing like he was portrayed as. I wish him the best.”
Another viewer stated, “I feel sad for him. He was so open and truthful and totally took accountability for his actions. He was not to blame. He’s brave for doing this, and it’s about time he got the chance to get his side out there. The press just don’t care about people. They didn’t care about Amy, and they pinned it all on him. They were both so ill. Awful story. Tragic love story.”
Black Fielder-Civil Previously Posted A Short Tribute To Amy
Fielder-Civil was in the process of serving a 32-month prison sentence for domestic burglary and possession of an imitation firearm at the time of Winehouse’s passing in 2011. He was then released in 2013.
One of the simplest yet touching tributes to Winehouse came in 2021 when he posted a fan-made video featuring photos of them together on his official YouTube channel. He said in the caption, “Hello, Mrs!” Many fans took to the comment section of the minute and forty-one-second clip to note how much Winehouse loved Fielder-Civil.
Amy Winehouse’s Legacy Is Alive And Well
Winehouse only released two studio albums before her death at age 27. Her first was “Frank,” which arrived in 2003. However, it was her second album, 2006’s “Back to Black,” that put the songstress on the map, featuring hits like “Rehab,” “You Know I’m No Good,” and “Tears Dry on Their Own.”
Now, almost 15 years after her death, fans are still being introduced to her music. Additionally, her story has been told in multiple movies and documentaries, including 2024’s “Amy Winehouse: Back to Black.”
As for Fielder-Civil, according to The Mirror, he now has two kids, a son born in 2011 and a daughter born in 2013. As of February 2026, he was in a relationship with their mother.
