Amy Winehouse's Last Boyfriend Reg Traviss: 'The Last 3 Days Have Been Hell'
Posted on Jul 26, 2011 @ 07:00AM
As Amy Winehouse is laid to rest Tuesday at a private ceremony for family and friends, among those in attendance will be her last boyfriend, movie director Reg Traviss, who candidly spoke out about his pain Monday, admitting "the last three days have been hell."
Traviss, 35, opened up about his raw pain in an interview with The Sun, telling the paper, "I can't describe what I am going through and I want to thank so much all of the people who have paid their respects and who are mourning the loss of Amy, such a beautiful, brilliant person and my dear love.
"I have lost my darling who I loved very much," said Traviss, who's directed such films as Screwed, Joy Division and Psychosis.
While some reports painted Winehouse's final hours as being spent in a drug-induced stupor, Traviss said she'd "been full of life and so upbeat recently, exercising everyday and doing yoga.
PHOTOS: Amy Winehouse's Parents Arrive At Her Apartment
“This terrible thing that happened is like an accident."
Traviss, who dated Winehouse the last 18 months, added she was "really looking forward" to attend a pal's wedding Sunday.
PHOTOS: Flowers Left At Amy Winehouse's Home
"Amy kept trying to decide what to wear," he told the paper. "She had laid out her dresses to make up her mind. She was really looking forward to it."
An insider close to the situation praised the movie-maker for providing a positive influence on the singer in their time together.
PHOTOS: Amy Winehouse Through The Years
"Reg has been dignified throughout his relationship with Amy. The family love him dearly. He's a good guy," the insider said. "What happened in their life together remained private because he was determined to help get her back on her feet properly. He wasn't interested in the limelight -- unlike a lot of her exes.
"When Reg was around, Amy was a different girl; he was a calming influence and kept her away from trouble ... he really cared for her."
The problem, according to the insider, was that when Traviss "was away working, the parasites always crept back in and dragged her into the gutter."
PHOTOS: Police Remove Amy Winehouse's Body From Her Apartment
The Rehab singer was found dead at her London home Saturday afternoon at 27, marking the end of her long battle with drugs and alcohol. She'd entered rehabilitation facilities on multiple occasions to battle her demons, as recently as this past May.
An autopsy conducted Monday proved inconclusive, and officials say results of toxicology tests won’t be back for 2-to-4 weeks.
RELATED STORIES:
Amy Winehouse’s Mom & Dad Show Up At Her Home
- Beyonce's Returning To The Stage For The First Time Since Becoming A Mom — Huffington Post
- Sienna Miller & Her Baby Bump Are All Smiles — The Frisky
- Jay-Z To Score New "Annie" Movie Starring Willow Smith — Global Grind
- Simon Cowell Asks 'What Was I Thinking?' After Choosing Britney Spears & Demi Lovato for 'X Factor' — Celebuzz
- Anne Hathaway's Ex Raffaello Follieri Released from Jail — Just Jared
- Age Appropriate? Kylie Minogue, 43, Dons Racy Webbed Dress — Celebuzz
- Click Here & Join Our Facebook Page — Facebook
Sample Header
The Daily Juice
Poor man! I think he really loved Amy and wanted her to be happy. Anywhere we find ourselves in life is the place we will learn the most. May he learn and love, heal and continue his journey in peace.
Posted Tue, 07/26/2011 - 2:23pm
Reg Traviss is a fox! I'd give up crack for a piece of that crack...YUM
Posted Tue, 07/26/2011 - 11:32am
He seems a good clean chap. How could he dip his willie in that? I thought I was only women who went for the trash.
Posted Tue, 07/26/2011 - 11:22am
I'm very sorry for her family and this poor man. I never knew her work, but of course read the tabloid tales. Addiction kills everything - having lost a relative to this, my heart breaks for her parents and loved ones.
Posted Tue, 07/26/2011 - 11:14am
Poor guy. He seems like a wonderful person. I wish that Amy had met him first, instead of Blake the Fake. I wish him only the best, as he must be in a tremendous amount of pain right now.
Posted Tue, 07/26/2011 - 9:49am
he'll hopefully figure out that he's better off without that addict in his life.
Posted Tue, 07/26/2011 - 9:00am
Maybe he loved Amy and saw the good side of her. Addicts are ugly because of the addiction. Take it away and you get to see the person inside. I guess he did, which many people will not.
Posted Tue, 07/26/2011 - 9:48am