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Amy Winehouse: Her Ex-Husband Speaks About His Role in Her Death – 'I Don't Shy Away From Responsibility'

Published March 18, 2026, 17:17
Amy Winehouse: Her Ex-Husband Speaks About His Role in Her Death – 'I Don't Shy Away From Responsibility'

Blake Fielder-Civil, the ex-husband of Amy Winehouse, has admitted that he played a role in the singer’s destructive path, but stressed that he does not bear sole responsibility for her death. Winehouse died in 2011 from alcohol poisoning, after years of struggles with drugs. Speaking on a podcast, Civil stated that Amy was a strong personality who made her own decisions, but admitted that his own behavior contributed to the worsening of her condition. He expressed his regret for the singer’s death and emphasized that he has come to terms with the past. Their relationship was particularly turbulent, with frequent breakups and reconciliations, as well as problems with drugs and alcohol. Civil was accused by many of leading her to ruin, but he insists that Amy was responsible for her own choices. The death of Amy Winehouse shocked the music world and her legacy remains alive today.