I cannot remember being in the corridor and messing about with Pete and Ryan. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. 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). 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. 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. He later died at 1.51pm on March 18, the inquest hears. Mrs Whittingham was told her husband had had an accident and had a fall and was in hospital. Coroner Graeme Hughes, the senior coroner for South Wales central area, formally begins the inquest. Peter Whittingham died on 17 March 2020 at the age of 35, according to Transfermarkt. RIP. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. The left-footed maestro finished his career at Blackburn Rovers and played for England under-21s, earning 17 caps. 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. 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. ALSO SEE - Coronavirus in football: List of confirmed cases. 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. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time. Rest in Peace Peter Whittingham Didnt know him personally but have the biggest respect for his footballing ability and that wand of a left foot which scored so many free kicks which I absolutely loved watching. Then, as a professional footballer as a Bluebird he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. At around 9pm a female customer alerted him to the incident, saying: Someone's been knocked out.". Plus tips on how to play better and interviews with the biggest names. Mr Hughes ended the hearing by passing his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Whittingham. Peter Whittingham Death. RIP". The couple were expecting their second child when Whittingham died, with their newest son born two months after the incident in May 2020. 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. 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 The former Cardiff midfielder has died at the age of 35 following a fall 12 days ago. 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.". "Not only were you a great player and professional you were an amazing human, City loves you more than you know.". "The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. "Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. 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. It takes just seconds to sign up - simply click here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. He said at time of the incident the only people present were Robert Williams, Ryan Taylor, and Mr Whittingham. He had been off sedative drugs for a number of days by March 17 but neurological recovery remained poor and he later died at 1.51pm on March 18. Match of the Day: What fans can expect as show returns this weekend. As painful as these proceedings are for those who have lost a loved one the lessons that can be learned from inquests can go a long way to saving others lives. Inquests can often prompt a wider discussion on serious issues, the most recent of these being mental health and suicide. 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. Often families do not wish to speak to the press and of course that decision has to be respected. The former England Under-21 international made 459 appearances and scored 98 goals for Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. He described seeing light-hearted play fighting which evidently involves no malice whatsoever and they are all smiling throughout. Then, as a professional footballer as a Bluebird [Cardiff Citys nickname] he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. 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. 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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. 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. Whittingham died on 20 March aged 35 after suffering a head injury. 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. It read: "At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry. "When I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.. 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. 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. "Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. The former Cardiff midfielder has died at the age of 35 following a fall 12 days ago.. Whittingham suffered serious head injuries at a pub in Barry from what South Wales Police described as an "accidental fall". It was an act of madness but it somehow worked out. 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. 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. 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. Changed your mind? But he said the evening was a blackout, and had no memory of the former footballer falling. 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. One of the best players to play in the Championship. Mr Williams said it showed a play fight and them messing around with Mr Whittingham. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the pub nearly a year ago. 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She describes that in the morning on the day of the incident that led to his death they went out for a walk before Peter went out with her brother in Barry. 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. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. 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. The inquest also heard Whittingham had been having "a play fight" with his brother-in-law Robert Williams before the fall. 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. View our online Press Pack. 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 ex-footballer had been in hospital for over a week prior to his death. Do you know this baby? 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. Nuneaton-born Whittingham began his career at boyhood club Aston Villa and was part of the clubs 2002 FA Youth Cup-winning team. 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. 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. 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. Aston Villa and Blackburn both paid tribute to their former player. ! 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. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.. "I can also confirm I cannot remember seeing Pete fall, and only remember seeing him laying on the ground.". Ryan Taylor, who was out drinking with Mr Williams and Mr Whittingham at the time, said Whittingham fell in the corridor leading to the beer garden. 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. "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. "The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Mr Taylor said Whittingham's eyes were "wide open and were almost completely white" having rolled to the back of his head. There will be an inquest into the death of former Cardiff City footballer Peter Whittingham, the coroner's office has confirmed. 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. South Wales Police released a statement on Wednesday revealing what happened after social media users had speculated about his condition. 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. Mr Taylor said Mr Whittingham's eyes were "wide open and were almost completely white" having rolled to the back of his head. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Mr Lewis said he went to the area and saw someone lying on the floor before calling the emergency services. He said: "On March 7, 2020, he attended a pub in Barry with friends and relatives. Fans have been posting their tributes on social media since Whittingham's tragic plight was revealed earlier this week. "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. First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. 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.. 11:49 AM EDT, Fri March 20, 2020, Former Premier League footballer dead at 35. Peter Whittingham inquest hears former Cardiff and Aston Villa star died after tragic pub accident Whittingham, a former England U21s international, sustained a head injury in a fall at a. Mr Hughes passed his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Whittingham as he ended the hearing. He added he and Mr Whittingham were at the pub to watch the Wales v England match. 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. Manchester United chief Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - his former boss at Cardiff - paid tribute to Whittingham, calling him a "fantastic footballer and incredible human being". "This has led to a traumatic head injury.". In a statement read to the hearing, Mr Williams said: "I would say that we were all drunk by the night. Thoughts are with his family and friends pic.twitter.com/VnbPieSlrX. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. "Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. 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. 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Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded a verdict of accidental death at the inquest at Pontypridd Coroner's Court. "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.". Something went wrong, please try again later. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. Robert Williams, Mr Whittingham's brother-in-law, told Pontypridd Coroner's Court they had been drinking lager, bitter and tequila through the afternoon and evening along with friend Ryan Taylor, and the evening was a "blackout" in his memory. Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded a verdict of accidental death at the inquest at Pontypridd Coroner's Court. 2023 Cable News Network. "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 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. Im proud to have played alongside you and will always remember the young vs old games and you just running the show. After being transferred to hospital and undergoing an operation Mr Hughes said his condition deteriorated and Mr Whittingham later died in hospital. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, 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. In a statement shortly after the incident Mr Williams said: I have no idea what happened to Peter. Young guy's life taken so quickly after a freak accident. 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. The Championship club confirmed the former Bluebirds midfielder had died after a police statement earlier in the week that he was in a critical condition in hospital. South Wales Police said on Wednesday said there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act and that it appeared the injury was caused by an accidental fall. Juventus and Wales midfielder Ramsey wrote on his Instagram account: I will forever be grateful for you taking me under your wing. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Mr Davison said: "All of us were pretty drunk at that point.". CARDIFF legend Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35 following an accidental fall in a pub. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. "Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age. Mr Whittingham then leaves the shot and a second or two later people rush to his aid. He is believed to have fallen down a flight of stairs at a pub in Barry and was left with devastating head injuries. 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. Sign up to the CardiffOnline newsletter to receive our top stories straight to your inbox. Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videos. "Enquiries are continuing into the circumstances of the incident.". 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 while at the pub.