Mitch Winehouse was never fond of Blake Fielder-Civil, Amy Winehouse’s ex-husband.
Recently, Mitch has publicly accused Fielder-Civil of being responsible for the death of his daughter Amy, who passed away in July.
During an emotional interview with Piers Morgan on CNN, set to be broadcast in the U.S. tonight, Mitch holds Fielder-Civil accountable for introducing Amy to drugs that ultimately contributed to her premature death at the age of 27.
He stated: ‘I was sickened, and I did everything I could to prevent the relationship. But she had a deep love for Blake.’
Mitch recollected a particular moment where he confronted Fielder-Civil, whom he claims initiated Amy’s use of cocaine and heroin, saying ‘Leave my daughter alone, you’re killing my daughter.’
‘She was gravely ill. She was consuming a staggering amount of drugs, and I truly don’t understand how she managed to survive. It was her strength that allowed her to endure.’
Furthermore, Mitch expressed his contentment with Amy’s relationship with filmmaker Reg Traviss, which she was involved in at the time of her passing.
He remarked: ‘I believe they were destined to marry. She desired to have children, and who better to raise them with than Reg?
‘It’s heartbreaking that they never achieved the life they envisioned.’
Despite this, Mitch admitted that coming to terms with the loss of his daughter remains a challenge.
Mitch expressed: ‘There are moments when I simply can’t fathom what’s happened. It’s beyond belief. If she were to walk in here right now, I wouldn’t even flinch. It’s astonishing that such a powerful presence – her essence, her spirit, is gone. Yet, it remains with us, for my family and I firmly believe in an afterlife, and she is always with us.’
Mitch’s conversation with Morgan follows his earlier discussion with American journalist Anderson Cooper regarding his daughter’s passing.
During his segment, he was seen covering his face with a handkerchief, weeping as he conversed with Cooper and was consoled by his ex-wife Janis while fighting to maintain his composure in the studio.
He shared that he feels convinced his daughter’s spirit was present during her funeral after noticing a black butterfly resting on her friend Kelly Osbourne’s shoulder while he delivered an emotional eulogy.
The 59-year-old believes this was a sign from his daughter indicating she is at peace.
He explained: ‘As I began my eulogy, a black butterfly flew in.
‘I was looking down at my notes when I heard murmurs, thinking perhaps the paparazzi had breached security.
‘It landed on Kelly Osbourne’s shoulder and then circled around me. Have you ever encountered something like that? It’s remarkable.’
The father of the late English singer believes that his 27-year-old daughter succumbed to a seizure caused by her attempts to overcome years of binge drinking after battling with addiction.of abuse.
He rejected the notion that her unexpected death at her residence in London was related to drug use.
On July 23, when she passed away, it was largely believed that substance abuse was the cause.
However, toxicology results from an autopsy that the family released late last month indicated no illegal drugs were present and only some alcohol, though its role in her demise remained unclear.
According to Mr. Winehouse, the only drug found in her system was the prescription medication Librium, which aids individuals dealing with alcohol detoxification symptoms.
He stated: ‘She had been clean for approximately three years; her issue was with alcohol.
‘During the last years of her life, she was given Librium, which is a standard medication prescribed to those undergoing detox and helps reduce the likelihood of seizures.
‘She continued to take one of those pills every day. She experienced a series of seizures triggered by this binge drinking and then abruptly stopping.
‘I believe what the doctor mentioned; she likely had a seizure during a moment when no one was there to assist her.’
The substance addiction of the Grammy-winning star was well-known, and she famously sang about it in her hit song Rehab.
At the age of 27, she was discovered deceased in her bed, leading to widespread mourning and her music soaring back to the top of the charts.
Her last recording, a duet titled Body and Soul with Tony Bennett, is set to be released this Wednesday, on what would have been her 28th birthday.
Mitch and Amy’s mother, Janis, shared that they found solace in the response from fans.
‘Amid the most tragic circumstances, it was the most beautiful experience I think I have ever gone through in my life.’
Janis also conveyed her gratitude to her supporters for helping her navigate her grief.
She remarked: ‘When we left the house at one point, people approached me and expressed their thanks for having brought Amy into the world.
‘That’s when I realized this was something extraordinary.
‘To be appreciated for giving birth to my child, that is truly wonderful.’
by Milo Johnson
