By March 17 he had been off sedative drugs for a number of days but neurological recovery remained poor. BA1 1UA. ", One Sheffield Wednesday fan wrote: "RIP Peter Whittingham, really good player and was always on my signing wish list.". Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. ALSO SEE - Coronavirus in football: List of confirmed cases. 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 medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. Mr Whittingham then leaves the shot and a second or two later people rush to his aid. Alan Lewis, general manager of the Park Hotel since October 2019, said March 7 last year was very busy due to the rugby international match. Whittingham played in two major cup finals for Cardiff - the FA Cup final in 2008 and Carling Cup final in 2012 - and won a Championship winners' medal in 2013 as Cardiff were promoted to the Premier League. 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. Whittingham played in the FA Cup final in 2008 and the Carling Cup final in 2012, and collected a Championship winners medal in 2013 as Cardiff were promoted to the Premier League. Whittingham, who. There will be an inquest into the death of former Cardiff City footballer Peter Whittingham, the coroner's office has confirmed. You will be missed but never forgotten. In his statement Mr Taylor said he must have been referring to the play fight. Peter Whittingham, 35, died when he fell down pub stairs 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. Bath Mr Lewis said he went to the area and saw someone lying on the floor before calling the emergency services. A statement from Mr Williams was also read out in which he said he had "no idea" what happened to Mr Whittingham but he had seen CCTV footage from the area inside the pub where the incident happened, which was in a corridor leading to the smoking area, and the clip showed a "play fight". "At this stage there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act, and it appears the injury was caused by an accidental fall. "This has led to a traumatic head injury.". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. ", Another commented: "Sending love and best wishes to Peter's family and to all of you that enjoyed watching him play.". 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. He added that Mr Whittingham was not a smoker. "Enquiries are continuing into the circumstances of the incident.". 11:49 AM EDT, Fri March 20, 2020, Former Premier League footballer dead at 35. 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 BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. He said: "On March 7, 2020, he attended a pub in Barry with friends and relatives. The talented playmaker was named in the Championship Team of the Year on three occasions - also twice winning Cardiffs Player of the Season accolade. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong.". 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Whittingham is survived by wife Amanda, who is currently expecting their third child. He also played for England's Under-21s 17 times, as well as Aston Villa. Mr Williams said: "I cannot remember any of the specific events of the play fight that is captured in the CCTV footage. 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. Peter Whittingham dies in hospital after 35-year-old Cardiff legend It read: "At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry. Juventus and Wales midfielder Ramsey wrote on his Instagram account: I will forever be grateful for you taking me under your wing. Tributes paid to Peter Whittingham after death at 35 This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. Peter Whittingham is said to have suffered an accidental fall at a pub. 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Get the best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Mr Taylor was out drinking with Robert Williams and Peter Whittingham on the day of the incident in Barry. The couple were expecting their second child when Whittingham died, with their newest son born two months after the incident in May 2020. 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. Whittingham suffered serious head injuries at a pub in Barry from what South Wales Police described as an. Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded a verdict of accidental death at the inquest at Pontypridd Coroner's Court. He was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff but his condition deteriorated and he died on 18 March. 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. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.. THE midfielder was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. Changed your mind? 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. Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded a verdict of accidental death at the inquest at Pontypridd Coroner's Court. Peter Whittingham inquest hears former Blackburn Rovers player died When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. CARDIFF legend Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35 following an accidental fall in a pub. FourFourTwo was launched in 1994 on the back of a World Cup that England hadnt even qualified for. 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.. Coroner Graeme Hughes said Whittingham had "consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted on his demeanour and steadiness" before he fell. Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Whittinghams former Cardiff boss, and ex-Bluebirds colleagues Aaron Ramsey and Robbie Fowler were among those to pay tribute to the cultured midfielder. Mr Whittinghams wife Amanda addressed the members of the press ahead of the formal start of the hearing and called for her partner to be remembered for all he had achieved. Thoughts go out to his family.". He won his first of 17 England under-21 caps in 2004 prior to loan spells at Burnley and Derby County, but it was at Cardiff where he really hit his stride following a move to the Welsh capital in 2007. 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. 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. "Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. Former Premier League midfielder Peter Whittingham, considered an all-time Cardiff City great, died after falling through a fire door while engaging in 'horseplay'. How did Peter Whittingham die? We are heartbroken. 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. Ex-Premier League footballer Peter Whittingham dies at age 35 - CNN What a player Peter Whittingham was.Gone far too soon. Peter Whittingham Died In Freak Accident Falling Down The Stairs In Pub He left the club in 2017 for Blackburn Rovers, where he made 20 appearances. I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs. 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 said she woke at around midnight to find her mum banging on her door. Around 3pm that afternoon they left to go to Barry together. She recalled he hadnt eaten since breakfast. He died. "The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Tributes have poured in from the world of football following Peter Whittinghams death at the age of 35. Mr Davison said: "All of us were pretty drunk at that point.". Nobody did it better. 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. "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. Peter Whittingham, 35, died on March 18 last year after falling down pub stairs Father has been watching rugby with his family and friends in Barry at the time South Wales central coroner. "Not only were you a great player and professional you were an amazing human, City loves you more than you know.". Thoughts go to all the family, friends and club in this difficult time. He was rushed to hospital but failed to regain consciousness, sadly passing away 11 days later. Peter Whittingham died from fall after 'play fight', inquest is told "We are heartbroken. In a statement read to the inquest he said the group with Mr Whittingham were all jolly and in good spirits and drinking steadily but nobody appeared overly drunk. 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. 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When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong," he told the court. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Peter Whittingham pictured playing for Cardiff in October 2015. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Mr Hughes explains that an inquest is a fact-finding inquiry and that a number of witness statements will be read at todays hearing. Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness. Peter Whittingham hit his head and tragically died after falling down a flight of stairs at a pub in a drunken 'play fight' with friends, an inquest heard. "Some time after 9.30pm he was in an area near the toilets and adjacent to a fire door leading to a corridor and steps and outside smoking area. 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. 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. Fans have been posting their tributes on social media since Whittingham's tragic plight was revealed earlier this week. Alan Lewis, general manager of the Park Hotel since October 2019, described the day Peter Whittingham fell as very busy due to the rugby international match. The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. She adds they married in 2015. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.". The ex-footballer had been in hospital for over a week prior to his death. He died at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, police said. 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Heres how it works. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Mr Taylor said Mr Whittingham's eyes were "wide open and were almost completely white" having rolled to the back of his head. The Cardiff City legend, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel in South Wales on March 7, 2020. The former footballer had been out to watch the Six Nations rugby match between England and Wales when he fell and was injured at the Park Hotel. What was Peter Whittingham's cause of death and how old was he? She is expecting their second child. "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. CARDIFF CITY legend Peter Whittingham has tragically died at the age of 35. 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. Just shows how precious life is. There was a problem. Mr Hughes ended the hearing by passing his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Whittingham. "When I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.". The Police said in a further statement on Thursday that a file of evidence is being prepared for the coroner. Another said: "What a tragedy. 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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. The Warwickshire-born star, who represented England U21s 17 times, started his career at Aston Villa in 2003 before moving on to Burnley and Derby. But he said the evening was a "blackout", and had no memory of the ex-footballer falling. But it was with the Welsh side that his talents really shone, becoming one of their most consistent performers between 2007 and 2017. He was named in the 2015 Football League Team of the Decade and was presented with the Outstanding Contribution Award at Cardiffs 2017 Awards Evening. Young guy's life taken so quickly after a freak accident. Peter Whittingham dead: How did Peter Whittingham die? Cause of death He later died at 1.51pm on March 18, the inquest hears. Coroner Graeme Hughes said Whittingham had consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted on his demeanour and steadiness before he fell. Rest in peace, Peter. Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) March 19, 2020, The thoughts of everyone at Rovers are with Peters wife Amanda, their young son and family at this incredibly difficult time.. At around 9pm a female customer alerted him to the incident, saying: Someone's been knocked out." Nobody did it better. After leaving the Welsh capital in 2017, he spent a season at Blackburn Rovers before retiring in 2018. "Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. Often families do not wish to speak to the press and of course that decision has to be respected. 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.. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. A statement by Mr Whittingham's brother-in-law Robert Williams is now being read to the inquest. Peter Whittingham dead at 35. 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. I will forever be grateful for you taking me under your wing, he said on Instagram. The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. 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. You were one of the most technical and gifted players Ive played with and that left foot of yours was like a wand. "Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age. The press has a legal right to attend inquests and has a responsibility to report on them as part of their duty to uphold the principle of open justice. Editors actively ask and encourage reporters to speak to the family and friends of a person who is the subject of an inquest. The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and. The inquest heard that several pints and shots were consumed by the group at the Park pub. Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham has died aged 35. Whittingham burst onto the scene with Villa before making his name at Cardiff where he helped them win promotion to the Premier League in 2013. She said she woke at around midnight to find her mum banging on her door. He added there was some mucking about but it was good-natured. Whittinghams wife Amanda is currently pregnant. Without the attendance of the press at inquests questions will remain unanswered and lives will be lost. He was taken to Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales and placed on life support but later died. You will be missed but never forgotten. ", talkSPORT correspondent Laurence Mora pays tribute to Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham, Peter Whittingham, bottom right, was capped 17 times at England U21 level, The left-footer became a set-piece specialist during his fine career. Some time after 9.30pm he was in an area near the toilets and adjacent to a fire door leading to a corridor and steps and outside smoking area. All rights reserved. Coroner Graeme Hughes has recorded an accidental death conclusion. But a police statement claimed that it appeared to have been an accident, with no confirmation over any arrests. Cardiff said Whittinghams death had left them heartbroken and had shaken us to our very foundation. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasnt moving and something was wrong.. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, rest in peace Whitts was too young., Former Liverpool and England striker Fowler, who spent the 2007-08 season at Cardiff, tweeted: Just awful news Deepest sympathies go out to all his family and friends , one of lifes good guys, a genuinely real diamond of a man.. . "The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Mr Lewis said he went to the area and saw someone lying on the floor before calling the emergency services.

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