I had a break up a few years back and I lost contact with one of my guy friends because his wife was close friends with my ex. I know he was going through some stuff with a baby on the way, a lot of work stress, etc., but he didn't really make much effort in trying to hang out with me. I knew him for several years also. In that case I know that his wife probably had some influence on that decision also.
I sort of wish he did try to contact me, but I'm not too upset with him. I wouldn't block him but it's also hard for me to allow him back into my life with him knowing this so I get where OP is coming from but I think announcing it like he did and blocking is sassy af.