There was a problem. Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded an accidental death conclusion. Mrs Whittingham gave birth to their second son two months after his death. Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness. The club added: "The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. A Warner Bros. It is with an immeasurable amount of sorrow that we must inform supporters that Peter Whittingham has passed away at the age of 35. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong.". 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. The first witness statement to be read to the hearing is from Mr Whittinghams wife Amanda. He described finding the footballer lying at the bottom of the stairs with his face to the side, but when he tried to lift him, Mr Whittingham's body was limp. 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. What was his cause of death? The coroners court in Pontypridd, south Wales, heard the former England Under-21 international had gone drinking with his wifes brother and a friend to watch last years England v Wales Six Nations match. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Former Cardiff and Aston Villa star Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35, Peter Whittingham went on to become one of Cardiff's best ever, , really good player and was always on my signing wish list. Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded a verdict of accidental death at the inquest at Pontypridd Coroner's Court. CARDIFF CITY legend Peter Whittingham has tragically died at the age of 35. But it was with the Welsh side that his talents really shone, becoming one of their most consistent performers between 2007 and 2017. I cannot remember being in the corridor and messing about with Pete and Ryan. It was an act of madness but it somehow worked out. Blackburn said: Rovers are deeply saddened to learn the news that former midfielder Peter Whittingham has passed away, aged 35. She said: I hope [our children] will be proud and comforted by their daddy's life and not overshadowed by details we are about to hear about his cruel death., Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter with the day's key headlines and transfer news straight into your inbox. 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.". Mr 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. "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. But his real success came after transferring to Welsh side Cardiff City for 350,000 ($412,000) in 2007, according to the BBC. Whittingham suffered serious head injuries at a pub in Barry from what South Wales Police described as an. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). He helped the Bluebirds to the FA Cup final in his first full season at the club, and went on to establish himself as one of the Championships most exciting attacking midfielders over the next few seasons. 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. 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.. Whittingham's brother-in-law Robert Williams said the pair and friend Ryan Taylor had been drinking lager, bitter, and tequila during the afternoon and evening. "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.". Peter was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being. A number of Mr Whittinghams family are listening to the inquest remotely including his wife, brother, and sister. Reaching a verdict of accidental death, Coroner Graeme Hughes said: On March 7, 2020, he attended a pub in Barry with friends and relatives. He described seeing light-hearted play fighting which evidently involves no malice whatsoever and they are all smiling throughout. 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. Sign up to the CardiffOnline newsletter to receive our top stories straight to your inbox. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. "First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. ! I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Whittingham, said Solskjaer, who was Cardiff manager in 2014. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. She was told he had sustained a bleed to the brain and needed an operation. 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. I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. You can unsubscribe at any time. 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. He said at time of the incident the only people present were Robert Williams, Ryan Taylor, and Mr Whittingham. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. He spent a decade with the Bluebirds, becoming a fan favourite during his 459 appearances. Should journalists shy away from attending inquests then an entire arm of the judicial system is not held to account. 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. The ex-footballer had been in hospital for over a week prior to his death. "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. The ex- Rovers man, who died last year aged 35 and spent a year at Ewood Park making 24 appearances, sustained a head injury in a fall at a pub in Barry on March 7 last year. Peter Whittingham Death. The ex-Villa midfielder, who died last year aged 35 . The head injury he was suffered came as a result. I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Whittingham, Solskjaer said. He left the club in 2017 for Blackburn Rovers, where he made 20 appearances. He did not regain consciousness and died in hospital 11 days later. Mr Hughes explains that an inquest is a fact-finding inquiry and that a number of witness statements will be read at todays hearing. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. He was taken to Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales and placed on life support but later died. 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. Thank you for signing up to Four Four Two. He later died at 1.51pm on March 18. She said: I hope [our children] will be proud and comforted by their daddy's life and not overshadowed by details we are about to hear about his cruel death.. "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. 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. He was rushed to hospital but failed to regain consciousness, sadly passing away 11 days later. "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. Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access, Enjoy your first month for just 1 / $1 / 1, *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription. 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. Mr Lewis said he went to the area and saw someone lying on the floor before calling the emergency services. He played 66 games for Villa and had loan spells at Burnley and Derby before embarking on a 10-year spell at Cardiff in January 2007. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. FourFourTwo was launched in 1994 on the back of a World Cup that England hadnt even qualified for. He made 16 appearances for Englands Under-21 team in that time, scoring three goals, while featuring in Villas Premier League side. For other inquiries, Contact Us. As well as a brilliant strike rate of more than one in five, he also assisted many more with his classy left foot. You were one of the most technical and gifted players Ive played with and that left foot of yours was like a wand. The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. I dont even remember much of the following day.". At around 9pm a female customer alerted him to the incident, saying: Someone's been knocked out." He also played a key hand in helping the club win promotion to the Premier League in 2013 for the first time. One wrote on Twitter: "Incredibly sad news. Then, as a professional footballer as a Bluebird [Cardiff Citys nickname] he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. Nobody did it better. 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.". Whittingham was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. 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. Police officer DC Steven Jenkins said he secured the CCTV footage which has been previously mentioned during the hearing. "At this stage there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act, and it appears the injury was caused by an accidental fall. An inquest heard former Cardiff City footballer Peter Whittingham died in a tragic accident after falling on some stairs leading to a beer garden. She said she woke at around midnight to find her mum banging on her door. All at Aston Villa are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Peter Whittingham, an Academy graduate and FA Youth Cup winner who represented our first team between 2003 and 2007, the Premier League club posted on their Twitter account. 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). The model, 37, told how she and the former footballer, 41 . Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. 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. 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. "Not only were you a great player and professional you were an amazing human, City loves you more than you know.". 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. He was living in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, with Amanda and his young son when he died. 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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. 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. "Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. "We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.". "Enquiries are continuing into the circumstances of the incident.". Nuneaton-born Whittingham began his career at boyhood club Aston Villa and was part of the clubs 2002 FA Youth Cup-winning team. The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. 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. After being transferred to hospital and undergoing an operation Mr Hughes said his condition deteriorated and Mr Whittingham later died in hospital. 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. All Rights Reserved. We unashamedly love this game and we hope that our coverage reflects that. 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. Nobody did it better. "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. . Mr Taylor said he was with the pair in the corridor that led to the beer garden area outside the Park Pub. 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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. The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. Mr Williams said: "I have no idea what happened to Peter. Whittinghams wife Amanda is currently pregnant. 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. 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. Nobody did it better. In a statement shortly after the incident Mr Williams said: I have no idea what happened to Peter. 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. He made over 450 appearances and scored 98 goals in 10 years at Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. 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. 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. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. 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"We are heartbroken. Peter Whittingham dead: Find out how the former Cardiff star died, Peter Whittingham started out at Aston Villa, Peter Whittingham tributes: Football world pays respects, Peter Whittingham dead: Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pays tribute, Peter Whittingham became a club legend at Cardiff City, Peter Whittingham dead: Former Cardiff and Aston Villa midfielder dead, Coronavirus in football: List of confirmed cases, Sports documentaries available on Amazon Prime amid coronavirus crisis. The hearing was told how Mr Whittingham had been drinking for hours while watching Wales v England in the Six Nations. 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. There's an 'unsubscribe' button at the bottom of every newsletter we send out. 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. Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded a verdict of accidental death at the inquest at Pontypridd Coroner's Court. He played 66 games for Villa and had loan spells at Burnley and Derby before joining Cardiff in 2007. "Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age. 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. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The coroner recorded a conclusion of accidental death. Mr Davison said: "All of us were pretty drunk at that point.". The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Often families do not wish to speak to the press and of course that decision has to be respected. He died at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, police said. Please refresh the page and try again. "This has led to a traumatic head injury.". "I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. 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. 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. 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. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. He added there was some mucking about but it was good-natured. The official England teams and English Football League Twitter accounts also paid tribute, with the latter describing Whittingham as a @CardiffCityFC and EFL legend. I really cannot remember anything much of what happened.". RIP. More info. 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. He also played for England's Under-21s 17 times, as well as Aston Villa. Medical evidence is now being heard at the inquest. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time. Police officer DC Steve Jenkins described seeing light-hearted play fighting which evidently involves no malice whatsoever and they are all smiling throughout after reviewing CCTV footage of the incident at the Park Hotel. You will be missed but never forgotten. appreciated. 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. 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. The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and is regarded as one of the club's greatest ever players, sustained a head injury in a fall at a pub in Barry on March 7 last year. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? 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". The coroner recorded a conclusion of accidental death. Did you encounter any technical issues? It is with an immeasurable amount of sorrow that we must inform supporters that Peter Whittingham has passed away at the age of 35. Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) March 19, 2020. He left the club later that year for Blackburn Rovers, where he made 20 appearances before leaving in 2018. Nobody did it better. 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. Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videos. At around 9pm a female customer alerted him to the incident, saying: Someone's been knocked out.". 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. Updated 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. 11:49 AM EDT, Fri March 20, 2020, Former Premier League footballer dead at 35. He was with Mr Whittingham at the Park Pub in Barry. Do you know this baby? Thoughts are with his family and friends.. The head injury he was suffered came as a result of a fall in a pub in Barry. BA1 1UA. Express. It read: "At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry. She adds they married in 2015. Abbey Clancy and her husband Peter Crouched discussed renewing their wedding vows as they appeared on The Jonathan Ross Show on Friday.. 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. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. "The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. Williams said he found Whittingham lying at the bottom of the steps beyond a fire door in the pubs corridor with his face to the side, and tried to lift him up only to find his body limp. You will receive a verification email shortly. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Fans have been posting their tributes on social media since Whittingham's tragic plight was revealed earlier this week. 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. DC Jenkins, who led the investigation, said the CCTV footage from the Park Hotel was from a single camera that covers the corridor between the downstairs bar and the smoking area at the back of the premises. On Wednesday, 18 March 2020, South Wales Police released the following statement: "At around . 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. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. There will be an inquest into the death of former Cardiff City footballer Peter Whittingham, the coroner's office has confirmed. My deepest sympathy to your family x Heart broken x., You my friend will received by the heavens with open arms. What science tells us about the afterlife. 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. He said: On March 7, 2020, he attended a pub in Barry with friends and relatives. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasnt moving and something was wrong.. The left-footed maestro finished his career at Blackburn Rovers and played for England under-21s, earning 17 caps. The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. pic.twitter.com/pr2e2QKmJJ.