Blake Fiedler-Civil has been spotted running errands in Leeds.
The 40-year-old, who was married to Amy Winehouse from 2007 to 2009, was seen for the first time since the biopic of her life began filming last month. The film, named Back to Black, will explore the life and career of the late London singer, as well as her romance with Blake.
The role of Amy will be played in the film by actor Marisa Abela, 26, who is best known for her role in BBC show Industry, while Blake is being portrayed by Skins actor, Jack O'Connell. Millions are predicted to watch the biopic, meaning Blake is back in the spotlight.
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The former music video assistant was seen on Friday, February 4, wearing a navy puffer jacket and blue jeans while he puffed on a cigarette. While carrying a pair of headphones he was seen in Leeds city centre doing some shopping, Mirror Online reports.
He appeared in high spirits as he was seen smiling while walking in the streets. Blake was married to Amy for two years before they divorced in 2009, two years before Amy tragically died of alcohol poisoning.
Amy's body was discovered by paramedics at her Camden flat, on August 23 2011 and an inquest into her death later revealed that she had died from alcohol poisoning and was 'more than five times the drink-drive limit'. Amy was just 27-years-old when she died of misadventure in 2011.
The Rehab singer was plagued by alcohol and drug addiction during her final years. Her struggles are set to be played out in the new biopic, Back To Black. Recent production photos of the biopic see actress Marisa on set with Jack O'Connell , 32, as the pair are seen shooting a scene in which Jack's character Blake is taken away in handcuffs by police while wearing a checked shirt and a dark cardigan before being rushed off to a police station.
Marisa acted distressed in her role, with the actor looking visibly emotional and is said to have been screaming during the scene, which was filmed in London last month. It's understood that the scene involves Amy begging officers not to take away her partner. Amy's father, Mitch Winehouse, 72, shared his thoughts on the project.
He told the Mirror: "It's something we're excited about as a family because it will concentrate on Amy's talent. And when all is said and done, that’s what we are left with. It will be amazing for fans to relive her genius and introduce her music to a whole new generation."
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