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. I dont even remember much of the following day.". Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.. He was taken to Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales and placed on life support but later died. "Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. 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. Plus tips on how to play better and interviews with the biggest names. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. Another said: "What a tragedy. 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The Police said in a further statement on Thursday that a file of evidence is being prepared for the coroner. One wrote on Twitter: "Incredibly sad news. One of the best players to play in the Championship. ", 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. The model, 37, told how she and the former footballer, 41 . 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. You will be missed but never forgotten. 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. A statement by Mr Whittingham's brother-in-law Robert Williams is now being read to the inquest. After being transferred to hospital and undergoing an operation Mr Hughes said his condition deteriorated and Mr Whittingham later died in hospital. Mrs Whittingham was told her husband had had an accident and had a fall and was in hospital. "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. After leaving the Welsh capital in 2017, he spent a season at Blackburn Rovers before retiring in 2018. Whittingham fell down the stairs at a pub in Barry on March 7, 2020. 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. dead at 35. 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. Our mission is to offer our intelligent, international audience access to the games biggest names, insightful analysis and a bit of a giggle. Cardiff said they were "heartbroken" in a statement on their website. A number of Mr Whittinghams family are listening to the inquest remotely including his wife, brother, and sister. 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. 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. 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. 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. The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. appreciated. A Warner Bros. Peter's teammate Michael Chopra confirmed his death on Twitter. 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.. 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. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.". "Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness," he said. 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. Whittingham suffered a subdural haematoma, where blood collects between the skull and the surface of the brain, as well as bleeding and swelling inside his brain, and was given palliative care before he died. Sign up to the CardiffOnline newsletter to receive our top stories straight to your inbox. The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. All rights reserved. He described a general confusion as nobody knew how Mr Whittingham had been knocked out. At around 9pm a female customer alerted him to the incident, saying: Someone's been knocked out.". The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong," he told the court. BA1 1UA. I cannot remember being in the corridor and messing about with Pete and Ryan. "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. 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. The talented playmaker was named in the Championship Team of the Year on three occasions - also twice winning Cardiffs Player of the Season accolade. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. It was an act of madness but it somehow worked out. Former Blackburn Rovers midfielder Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. An inquest report can also clear up any rumours or suspicion surrounding a persons death. 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. Without the attendance of the press at inquests questions will remain unanswered and lives will be lost. He did not regain consciousness and died in hospital 11 days later. The official England teams and English Football League Twitter accounts also paid tribute, with the latter describing Whittingham as a @CardiffCityFC and EFL legend. 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. 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He made over 450 appearances and scored 98 goals in 10 years at Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. The Cardiff favourite retired from the pro game in 2017 after an impressive career that also included spells at Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers. 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. Mr Hughes passed his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Whittingham as he ended the hearing. 2023 Cable News Network. Putting names to archive photos, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas. "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. 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. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. 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. "We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.". 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. Mr Davison said: "All of us were pretty drunk at that point.". 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We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. "The news of Peter's sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. He adds that he could not remember much of what had happened or the events of the following day. The former Aston Villa youth player's pal said he fell in the corridor leading to the beer garden. 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. When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? Young guy's life taken so quickly after a freak accident. The coroner recorded a conclusion of accidental death. Nobody did it better. Mr Lewis said he then went to watch the CCTV, describing seeing horse play, and said he felt satisfied there was no fight or any act of aggression. "The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. 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. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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. The ex-footballer had been in hospital for over a week prior to his death. 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. 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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. There will be an inquest into the death of former Cardiff City footballer Peter Whittingham, the coroner's office has confirmed. 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. Former Aston Villa star Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard.. 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). To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, 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. Whittingham, who scored 98 times in 459 games for the Bluebirds, is survived by wife Amanda. 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. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. 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. 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. He described seeing light-hearted play fighting which evidently involves no malice whatsoever and they are all smiling throughout. 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. "Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age.. 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. 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. 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. Manchester United chief Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - his former boss at Cardiff - paid tribute to Whittingham, calling him a "fantastic footballer and incredible human being". Aston Villa and Blackburn both paid tribute to their former player. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us., READ: Borussia Monchengladbach players offer to give up their salaries. Around 3pm that afternoon they left to go to Barry together. She recalled he hadnt eaten since breakfast.
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