What was his cause of death? Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videos. "The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. Mr Hughes recorded the date of death as March 18 at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff and the cause of death as subdural hematoma (operated). The Police said in a further statement on Thursday that a file of evidence is being prepared for the coroner. Ex-Cardiff City ace Peter Whittingham, 35, suffered a serious head injury after tumbling down stairs leading to a beer garden in Barry, South Wales in March last year. The Cardiff City legend, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel in South Wales on March 7, 2020. The head injury he was suffered came as a result of a fall in a pub in Barry. He told the inquest: "I don't 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. Former Blackburn Rovers midfielder Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. But he said the evening was a blackout, and had no memory of the former footballer falling. Peter will be deeply missed and our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time.. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Im proud to have played alongside you and will always remember the young vs old games and you just running the show. pic.twitter.com/XZSSN2uRyA. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. He added that Mr Whittingham was not a smoker. pic.twitter.com/pr2e2QKmJJ. I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs., He added: I was the first person there and offered him my hand thinking he would just take it and he would get up on his feet. Mr Lewis said he went to the area and saw someone lying on the floor before calling the emergency services. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.. At around 9pm a female customer alerted him to the incident, saying: Someone's been knocked out.". RIP". He was with Mr Whittingham at the Park Pub in Barry. appreciated. He adds that he could not remember much of what had happened or the events of the following day. His retirement came about in 2018 after a spell with Blackburn Rovers. He made a second statement after police showed him CCTV from the pub's corridor, in which he confirmed he is seen "messing about with Pete and Ryan" but still had no memory of the incident. She said she woke at around midnight to find her mum banging on her door. Nicholas Davison, a friend of Whittingham and his brother-in-law Robert Williams, said the group were in a round of drinks and drank "between six and 10 pints" and had a "round of shots" at The Park pub. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. After leaving Cardiff in 2017, Mr Whittingham, originally from Nuneaton, Warwickshire, ended his career with Blackburn Rovers in 2018 before moving back to south Wales. Whittingham led the Welsh giants to the Premier League for the first time in 2013 as Championship winners, and also helped them to the 2008 FA Cup final, where they lost 1-0 to Portsmouth. Peter Whittingham suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel pub on March 7, 2020; he died in hospital 11 days later after failing to regain consciousness; the coroner recorded a. Then, as a professional footballer as a Bluebird [Cardiff Citys nickname] he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. The hearing was told how Mr Whittingham had been drinking for hours while watching Wales v England in the Six Nations. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. "Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. 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. Mr Taylor said he was with the pair in the corridor that led to the beer garden area outside the Park Pub. ALSO SEE - Coronavirus in football: List of confirmed cases. You will be missed but never forgotten. One added: "So sad to hear about Peter Whittingham! Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. Putting names to archive photos, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas. 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. A third added: "RIP Whitts we will never ever forget everything you have done for us and I am truly heartbroken that you have left us. ", Another commented: "Sending love and best wishes to Peter's family and to all of you that enjoyed watching him play.". It read: "At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. Whittingham died on 20 March aged 35 after suffering a head injury. He played 66 games for Villa and had loan spells at Burnley and Derby before joining Cardiff in 2007. The former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham died after falling down stairs at a pub following a drunken play fight with friends, an inquest has been told. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Whittingham, who scored 98 times in 459 games for the Bluebirds, is survived by wife Amanda. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Mrs Whittingham said she texted her husband at 9pm but didnt hear back and after she called later there was no answer and she fell asleep. She said she woke at around midnight to find her mum banging on her door. As well as a brilliant strike rate of more than one in five, he also assisted many more with his classy left foot. On Wednesday, South Wales Police had released a statement detailing an accident that had occurred in Barry after rumours of Whittingham's death on social media users began to circulate. I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Whittingham, said Solskjaer, who was Cardiff manager in 2014. Thoughts go out to his family.". 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.". "I was the first person there and offered him my hand thinking he would just take it and he would get up on his feet. She adds they married in 2015. FourFourTwo is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age.. 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. Often families do not wish to speak to the press and of course that decision has to be respected. 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. By March 17 he had been off sedative drugs for a number of days but neurological recovery remained poor. An ex-Cardiff City player hit his head and died after falling down stairs at a pub in a pretend fight with friends, an inquest heard. Its a journalists duty to make sure the public understands the reasons why someone has died and to make sure their deaths are not kept secret. She is expecting their second child. Mr Williams said: "I have no idea what happened to Peter. Ryan Taylor, who was out drinking with Mr Williams and Mr Whittingham at the time, said in a statement: 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. Get insight to top players, instructions & drills and extensive coverage of equipment. CCTV footage showed him in a pub corridor engaging in "horseplay" before appearing to lose balance and walking through a fire door off camera, where he fell down eight steps and hit his head. Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong," he told the court. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. I cannot remember being in the corridor and messing about with Pete and Ryan. He led the Bluebirds to the Premier League for the first time in 2013 and also helped them to the FA Cup final in 2008 and League Cup final in 2012. A coroner said that "during a period of horseplay" with a friend and his brother-in-law Mr Whittingham "appears to have lost his balance and gone through or caused to open the fire door, fallen, and his head has come into contact with the steps. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. 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. Medical evidence is now being heard at the inquest. Whittingham began his career at his boyhood club Aston Villa and had loan spells at Burnley and Derby before joining Cardiff in 2007. "At this stage there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act, and it appears the injury was caused by an accidental fall. View our online Press Pack. Whittingham fell down the stairs at a pub in Barry on March 7, 2020. One of the best players to play in the Championship. Nuneaton-born Whittingham began his career at boyhood club Aston Villa and was part of the club's 2002 FA Youth Cup-winning team. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong.". It read: "At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry. "Not only were you a great player and professional you were an amazing human, City loves you more than you know.". I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs.. 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. The model, 37, told how she and the former footballer, 41 . But, most importantly of all, an inquest report can draw attention to circumstances which may stop further deaths from happening. Police officer DC Steven Jenkins said he secured the CCTV footage which has been previously mentioned during the hearing. You can unsubscribe at any time. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Editors actively ask and encourage reporters to speak to the family and friends of a person who is the subject of an inquest. Peter Whittingham pictured playing for Cardiff in October 2015. Mr Williams said he found Whittingham lying at the bottom of the steps beyond a fire door in the pub's corridor with his face to the side, and tried to lift him up only to find his body "limp". My kids need me.I've got a three year old who is a little whirlwind most of the time, but when I've had a seizure, he sits beside me and he calms down. Changed your mind? Born in 1984 in Nuneaton, England, Whittingham came through the youth academy at Aston Villa also spending loan spells at both Burnley and Derby County. "A 35-year-old man from Penarth suffered a head injury as a result of a fall and remains at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. 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. Peter Whittingham died from fall after 'play fight', inquest is told, Peter Whittingham made over 450 appearances and scored 98 goals in 10 years at Cardiff City, Whittingham played in two major finals for Cardiff and was part of their Championship-winning side in 2013. We unashamedly love this game and we hope that our coverage reflects that. Whittingham was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. A representative for brewer SA Brain, Richard Otley, is also present on the call. Whittingham's wife and mother to their two young boys, Amanda Whittingham, told the hearing he left their home around 3pm without eating since breakfast as he was in a "rush" to catch the game. DC Jenkins said it does not capture Peter Whittingham's fall but the build-up. The hearing was told how Whittingham had been on an all-day drinking session while watching Wales vs. England in the Six Nations. Whittingham came through the ranks at Villa, where he won the FA Youth Cup in 2002 prior to a Premier League debut a year later. He was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff but his condition deteriorated and he died on 18 March. Aston Villa and Blackburn both paid tribute to their former player. "When I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-1diosym{color:black;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-1diosym{color:#fff;}}Published14:44,03 March 2021 GMT@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-jirzs7{color:#72B97D;}}| Last updated14:56,03 March 2021 GMT. A truly wonderful player, I was lucky to have spent my time on the grass with you and part of my life enjoying your dry humour. Thoughts are with his family and friends pic.twitter.com/VnbPieSlrX. A statement read by Mr Whittingham's wife, Amanda, to members of the press ahead of the formal start of the hearing saw her call for him to be remembered for all he achieved. Peter 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. 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Whittingham, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel pub in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, on March 7, 2020, and died in hospital 11 days later after failing to regain consciousness. Something went wrong, please try again later. It is with an immeasurable amount of sorrow that we must inform supporters that Peter Whittingham has passed away at the age of 35. After leaving the Welsh capital in 2017, he spent a season at Blackburn Rovers before retiring in 2018. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The former Cardiff playmaker suffered head injuries at a pub in Barry on March 7 from what South Wales Police have described as an accidental fall. The inquest into his death held at Pontypridd heard that Whittingham underwent an emergency operation to relieve pressure on his brain and was later sent to an intensive care unit. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, rest in peace Whitts was too young, Whittingham played under current Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in 2014, and the Norwegian called him an incredible human being.. In her statement, made on July 1 last year, she said the couple met on a night out in Cardiff around 12 years ago. The former Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers player, who represented England at under-21 level, enjoyed a successful 10-year spell in the Welsh capital, notching 96 goals in 457 matches for Cardiff between 2007 and 2017. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Peter Whittingham is said to have suffered an accidental fall at a pub. He is believed to have fallen down a flight of stairs at a pub in Barry and was left. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. "I can also confirm I cannot remember seeing Pete fall, and only remember seeing him laying on the ground.". On Thursday, after hearing of the news, England's official Twitter wrote: "Were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Peter Whittingham, who made 17 appearances for our Under-21s between 2004 and 2007. You were one of the most technical and gifted players Ive played with and that left foot of yours was like a wand. View our online Press Pack. Peter's teammate Michael Chopra confirmed his death on Twitter. Former Premier League footballer Peter Whittingham has died at age 35 nearly two weeks after sustaining a head injury in an accidental fall at a pub, according to South Wales police. Peter was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being. Whittingham is survived by wife Amanda, who is currently expecting their third child. 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. It was an act of madness but it somehow worked out. Mr Taylor was out drinking with Robert Williams and Peter Whittingham on the day of the incident in Barry. CCTV captured Whittingham engaging in "horseplay" with the pair in a corridor, before he appeared to lose his balance and walked through a fire door off-camera and fell down eight steps and hit his head just after 9.30pm. A tribute to Peter Whittingham at Cardiff City Stadium last June. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.. Tributes have poured in from the world of football following Peter Whittinghams death at the age of 35. "Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. 11:49 AM EDT, Fri March 20, 2020, Former Premier League footballer dead at 35. I really cannot remember anything much of what happened.. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Whittingham, an ex-England Under-21 international who started his career with Aston Villa, sustained a head injury in a fall at a pub in Barry on March 7, 2020, where he had watched an England vs Wales rugby match with friends. Bodycam footage of the aftermath of the incident captured Mr Taylor saying friendly banter when asked by an officer how he had fallen. You can also subscribe to tailored content for Swansea, Newport, rugby, Cardiff City FC, Swansea City FC and more. Whittingham had been at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff since the accident nearly two weeks ago. "The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. dead at 35. 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. 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The inquest also heard Whittingham had been having "a play fight" with his brother-in-law Robert Williams before the fall. When I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.. The Cardiff City legend, 35,. During a period of horseplay with a friend and relative he appears to have lost his balance and gone through or caused to open the fire door, fallen, and his head has come into contact with the steps.. Without the attendance of the press at inquests questions will remain unanswered and lives will be lost. Former Cardiff midfielder Peter Whittingham dies at age of 35, Peter Whittingham is regarded as a Cardiff city legend after starring for the Welsh club, Whittingham in action for Cardiff during the 2012 Carling Cup, The midfielder started his career at Aston Villa, Whittingham, pictured in action against Man City, is a two-time Cardiff player of the year. Mr Williams said: I cannot remember any of the specific events of the play fight that is captured in the CCTV footage. After being transferred to hospital and undergoing an operation Mr Hughes said his condition deteriorated and Mr Whittingham later died in hospital. We are heartbroken. Mrs Whittingham gave birth to their second son two months after his death. 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.
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