Amy Winehouse manager quits

Nov 16, 2007, 12:30 GMT

11/10/2007 - Amy Winehouse - Amy Winehouse and Pete Doherty at the Thames Magistrates Court in London on November 10, 2007 - Thames Magistrates Court - London, England © Solarpix / PR Photos

Amy Winehouse's manager has quit, accusing the singer of ruining his health with her drug taking.

Thom Stone parted ways with the 'Rehab' singer after doctors reportedly found heroin in his system which he passively inhaled on the tour bus.

A source revealed: "Stone was constantly bailing Amy out.

"He was watching them get off their heads on drugs and wondering whether Amy was even going to get up on stage. It was a nightmare job."

Amy and her husband Blake Fielder-Civil reportedly thought Stone was joking when he produced a doctor's note which revealed traces of heroin in his system, but friends insist they are pleased he has gone.

One pal told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "When he showed them this note Blake and Amy thought it was a joke.

"They didn't get on with him and were taking the p**s when he tried to pull that excuse to leave. They wanted rid of him anyway."

Stone refused to comment on the doctor's note, but confirmed he had quit.

His departure comes just a day after Amy turned on her fans during a Birmingham concert.

The troubled star - who had earlier in the day visited husband Blake Fielder-Civil in prison - appeared drunk as she took to the stage and tearfully paid tribute to her husband.

When the crowd began booing, she screamed: "Let me tell you something. First of all, if you're booing you're a mug for buying a ticket.

"Second to all the people booing - just wait 'til my husband gets out."

The 24-year-old star is said to have locked herself in the toilet for 30 minutes before her performance, sparking fears she could harm herself.

A source said: "You could hear her wailing, 'I can't go on without Blake.' It made everyone worry she would do something stupid to herself. Eventually aides convinced her to come out, but it was touch and go for a while."

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