As always you can unsubscribe at any time. He was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff but his condition deteriorated and he died on 18 March. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Mr Lewis said he went to the area and saw someone lying on the floor before calling the emergency services. The ex-Aston Villa player had been in hospital for more than a week after suffering a head injury in a fall in a pub in. What a player Peter Whittingham was.Gone far too soon. Former Cardiff City, Aston Villa and Blackburn midfielder Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35 after suffering a head injury from a fall in a pub earlier this month. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. At around 9pm a female customer alerted him to the incident, saying: Someone's been knocked out." RIP". Peter Whittingham inquest hears former Blackburn Rovers player died Peter Whittingham inquest hears Cardiff legend died after tragic pub Whittingham was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. The dad-of-two fell down a flight of stairs at a pub in Barry on March 7 - the day of England's Six Nations clash with Wales - and was left with devastating head injuries. This has led to a traumatic head injury.. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. Often families do not wish to speak to the press and of course that decision has to be respected. Mr Taylor said he remembered people wanting to take pictures with Mr Whittingham in the corridor but also had no memory of play fighting or the fall. Putting names to archive photos, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas. Nobody did it better. The talented playmaker was named in the Championship Team of the Year on three occasions - also twice winning Cardiffs Player of the Season accolade. Whittinghams former Cardiff captain Mark Hudson, now a first-team coach at Huddersfield, tweeted: You my friend will received by the heavens with open arms. Peter Whittingham inquest hears Cardiff legend died after tragic pub There was a problem. In his 10 years at the club, Whittingham became a firm fan favorite, making 456 appearances and scored 96 goals including 25 goals in one season from midfield. The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. Peter Whittingham underwent an emergency operation after the incident to relieve pressure on his brain and was later sent to the intensive care unit. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. He said: "During a period of horseplay with a friend and a relative he appeared to have lost his balance, travelled through or caused to open the fire door, fallen, and as he did so his head has come into contact with the steps. Thoughts go to all the family, friends and club in this difficult time. Wittingham started his career with Aston Villa before joining Cardiff in 2007. He said they had between six and 10 pints and a round of shots at the pub, adding: All of us were pretty drunk at that point.". He described a general confusion as nobody knew how Mr Whittingham had been knocked out. What was Peter Whittingham's cause of death and how old was he? Without the attendance of the press at inquests questions will remain unanswered and lives will be lost. What was his cause of death? A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age. He was living in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, with Amanda and his young son when he died. . Get the best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Whittinghams brother-in-law Robert Williams said the pair and friend Ryan Taylor had been drinking lager, bitter and tequila during the afternoon and evening. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.. He left Cardiff for Blackburn Rovers in 2017, before having his contract terminated just over a year later. Peter Whittingham, 35, died when he fell down pub stairs 2. Mrs Whittingham gave birth to their second son two months after his death. Do you know this baby? We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us., Were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Peter Whittingham, who made 17 appearances for our Under-21s between 2004 and 2007.Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time. 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Abbey Clancy and her husband Peter Crouched discussed renewing their wedding vows as they appeared on The Jonathan Ross Show on Friday.. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. She said on the morning on the day of the incident that led to his death the had been out for a walk before her husband went out with her brother Robert Williams in Barry. Or why not treat yourself? Peter Whittingham dead at 35: Cardiff legend leaves behind pregnant Since the news of Wittingham's death, fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to the former midfielder. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. He describes that he later watched CCTV from the area inside the pub where the incident happened, which was in a corridor leading to the smoking area. Mr Lewis said he went to the area and saw someone lying on the floor before calling the emergency services. Whittinghams wife and mother to their two young boys, Amanda Whittingham, told the hearing he left home at about 3pm without eating since breakfast because he was in a rush to catch the game. The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club from 2007 to 2017, suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel, Barry, on 7 March 2020. Peter Whittingham Death. He said: I dont know if there was some sort of horse play but the next thing I remember was that he fell but I don't know how he got there or how he had fallen. My deepest sympathy to your family x Heart broken x., You my friend will received by the heavens with open arms. He also played a key hand in helping the club win promotion to the Premier League in 2013 for the first time. 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A two-time Cardiff player of the year, Whittingham captained Cardiff to promotion from the Championship in 2013, securing his third place in the divisions PFA Team of the Season for the third time in his career, while he also made the PFAs 2005-2015 Championship team of the decade. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Peter Whittingham is critical in hospital, say police, Peter Whittingham is said to have suffered an accidental fall at a pub, Peter Whittingham's greatest goals for Cardiff City, Whittingham spent the best part of his career at Cardiff, The midfielder enjoyed a highly successful playing career, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). We unashamedly love this game and we hope that our coverage reflects that. "Enquiries are continuing into the circumstances of the incident.". It was while at the club he met his wife, Amanda, with whom he lived in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, with their son who was born in 2018. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. What was his cause of death? Nobody did it better. She said: "Rob was going out to watch the Wales v England game at the Park Pub in Barry and trying to persuade Peter to go with him. Taylor said he recalled people wanting to take photographs with Whittingham in the pub corridor, which led to steps taking guests to an external smoking area, but also said he had no memory of play fighting or Whittingham falling before he noticed him on the ground. Mr Williams said: I cannot remember any of the specific events of the play fight that is captured in the CCTV footage. A club statement read: It is with an immeasurable amount of sorrow that we must inform supporters that Peter Whittingham has passed away at the age of 35. The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and. First and foremost, Peter was a family man and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. FourFourTwo is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. "At this stage there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act, and it appears the injury was caused by an accidental fall. The Cardiff City legend, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel in South Wales on March 7, 2020. Meanwhile, Cardiff released a statement, reading: It is with an immeasurable amount of sorrow that we must inform supporters that Peter Whittingham has passed away at the age of 35. Thoughts go out to his family. He made 16 appearances for Englands Under-21 team in that time, scoring three goals, while featuring in Villas Premier League side. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. His languid style, his talented left foot former Germany midfielder Dietmar Hamann referred to as one of the best left pegs Ive seen and his uncanny ability to score long-range goals helped Cardiff reach the 2008 FA Cup final and the 2012 League Cup final. She was told he had sustained a bleed to the brain and needed an operation. Discovery Company. Coroner Graeme Hughes, who recorded a conclusion of accidental death, said Mr Whittingham had "consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted on his demeanour and steadiness" before he fell. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. Peter Whittingham dies in hospital after 35-year-old Cardiff legend Did you encounter any technical issues? "First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. Peter Whittingham pictured playing for Cardiff in October 2015. He said: "I walked over to him to offer my hand, thinking he would just take it and I would help him back up to his feet. Peter Whittingham inquest hears Cardiff City legend died after tragic Nobody did it better. Harry: I always felt different to rest of family, Inside the enclave surrounded by pro-Russia forces, Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, Everything Everywhere wins big ahead of Oscars, Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty. He said: On March 7, 2020, he attended a pub in Barry with friends and relatives. Tributes have poured in from the world of football following Peter Whittingham's death at the age of 35.The former Cardiff playmaker suffered head injuries at a pub in Barry on March 7 from what Sou Peter Whittingham's pub stairs fall death 'accidental' - BBC News I cannot remember being in the corridor and messing about with Pete and Ryan. My deepest sympathy to your family x Heart broken x pic.twitter.com/HRTVlYwtTU Mark Hudson (@M_Hudson5) March 19, 2020, Leicesters England playmaker James Maddison posted: Rest in Peace Peter Whittingham. Peter was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being. Reaching a verdict of accidental death, Coroner Graeme Hughes said: On March 7, 2020, he attended a pub in Barry with friends and relatives. Sign up to the CardiffOnline newsletter to receive our top stories straight to your inbox. They are at the forefront of our thoughts and, on their behalf, we ask for their privacy to be respected at this unfathomably cruel and difficult time. You can also subscribe to tailored content for Swansea, Newport, rugby, Cardiff City FC, Swansea City FC and more. He said: "I dont know if there was some sort of horse play but the next thing I remember was that he fell but I don't know how he got there or how he had fallen. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Mr Hughes passed his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Whittingham as he ended the hearing. "I walked over to him to offer my hand, thinking he would just take it and I would help him back up to his feet. It was an act of madness but it somehow worked out. Footballer Peter Whittingham fell and died after 'play fight', inquest told Former Cardiff midfielder fell down stairs at a pub last March Inquest hears he was drinking with brother-in-law. Peter Whittingham is said to have suffered an accidental fall at a pub. Mr Whittingham's wife Amanda said he had not eaten since breakfast as he had been in a "rush" to watch the game when he left home at 15:00 GMT. As well as a brilliant strike rate of more than one in five, he also assisted many more with his classy left foot. Dr Christopher Hingston, an intensive care consultant at the hospital, said Whittingham had a Glasgow coma score of three - the lowest possible score and meaning he was completely unresponsive - during his admission. Peter Whittingham dead at 35. The inquest heard Mr Whittingham underwent an emergency operation after the incident to relieve pressure on his brain and was later sent to the intensive care unit. A statement by Ryan Taylor is now being read to the inquest. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. For other inquiries, Contact Us. But his real success came after transferring to Welsh side Cardiff City for 350,000 ($412,000) in 2007, according to the BBC. "This has led to a traumatic head injury.". Peter Whittingham dead: How did Peter Whittingham die? Cause of death The official England teams and English Football League Twitter accounts also paid tribute, with the latter describing Whittingham as a @CardiffCityFC and EFL legend. 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He was with Mr Whittingham at the Park Pub in Barry. Whittingham, a former England U21s international, sustained a head injury in a fall at a pub on March 7, 2020, where he had watched an England vs Wales rugby match with friends. He described seeing light-hearted play fighting which evidently involves no malice whatsoever and they are all smiling throughout. Inquest into Whittingham death to be held, China looks at reforms to deepen Xi's control, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, 'The nurses wanted me to feel guilty about my abortion, From Afghan TV fame to a US factory floor. "The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. A statement by Nicholas Davison, a friend of Peter Whittingham and his brother-in-law Robert Williams, said that the trio were in a round together. The couple were expecting their second child when Whittingham died, with their newest son born two months after the incident in May 2020. "At this stage there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act, and it appears the injury was caused by an accidental fall. Peter Whittingham's pub stairs fall death 'accidental' - BBC News