Nobody did it better. The Bluebirds icon was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. Whittingham began his career at his boyhood club Aston Villa and had loan spells at Burnley and Derby before joining Cardiff in 2007. Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. Peter Whittingham in action for Derby County Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded an accidental death conclusion. Former Blackburn Rovers midfielder Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. Since the news of Wittingham's death, fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to the former midfielder. Putting names to archive photos, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas. Mr Lewis said he went to the area and saw someone lying on the floor before calling the emergency services. He left the club in 2017 for Blackburn Rovers, where he made 20 appearances. 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. "The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. "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. He was taken to Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales and placed on life support but later died. "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. Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age.. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. One added: "So sad to hear about Peter Whittingham! 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. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.. But, most importantly of all, an inquest report can draw attention to circumstances which may stop further deaths from happening. Mr Hughes passed his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Whittingham as he ended the hearing. Peter Whittingham pictured playing for Cardiff in October 2015. Peter Whittingham dead at 35: Cardiff legend leaves behind pregnant Updated To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness. "Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. RIP". 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 . 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. THE midfielder was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. Whittinghams wife Amanda is currently pregnant. 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. 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. 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. "First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. 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.". 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. Peter Whittingham's pub stairs fall death 'accidental' - BBC News "Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness," he said. 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. In a statement read to the hearing, Williams said: I would say that we were all drunk by the night. Nuneaton-born Whittingham began his career at boyhood club Aston Villa and was part of the clubs 2002 FA Youth Cup-winning team. 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. 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. How did Peter Whittingham die? The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. He was rushed to hospital but failed to regain consciousness, sadly passing away 11 days later. Do you know this baby? pic.twitter.com/pr2e2QKmJJ. The model, 37, told how she and the former footballer, 41 . Mr Williams said it showed a play fight and them messing around with Mr Whittingham. DC Jenkins said it does not capture Peter Whittingham's fall but the build-up. 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. View our online Press Pack. He was out with his brother-in-law and a friend when the incident happened just after 21:30 GMT. Whittingham, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel pub in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, on 7 March 2020, and died in hospital 11 days later after failing to regain consciousness. But his real success came after transferring to Welsh side Cardiff City for 350,000 ($412,000) in 2007, according to the BBC. 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 Cardiff City legend, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel in South Wales on March 7, 2020. 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. She is expecting their second child. Discovery Company. Peter Whittingham inquest hears Cardiff City legend died after tragic 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. I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs.. 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 couple were expecting their second child when Whittingham died, with their newest son born two months after the incident in May 2020. Peter Whittingham dies in hospital after 35-year-old Cardiff legend "We are heartbroken. 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. 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. 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, 35, died when he fell down pub stairs We are heartbroken. 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. Peter Whittingham Died In Freak Accident Falling Down The Stairs In Pub 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. Inquests can often prompt a wider discussion on serious issues, the most recent of these being mental health and suicide. The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and. 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. Plus tips on how to play better and interviews with the biggest names. Peter Whittingham started his career at Aston Villa before joining Cardiff FC in 2007, The midfielder played for Cardiff until 2017, Tributes left outside Cardiff City stadium for Peter Whittingham. She was told he had sustained a bleed to the brain and needed an operation. But he said the evening was a "blackout", and had no memory of the ex-footballer falling. Whittingham is congratulated by Rickie Lambert after scoring a free kick against Sheffield Wednesday. She adds they married in 2015. You were one of the most technical and gifted players Ive played with and that left foot of yours was like a wand. 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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. 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. 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 head injury he was suffered came as a result. 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 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. 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. Nuneaton-born Whittingham began his career at boyhood club Aston Villa and was part of the club's 2002 FA Youth Cup-winning team. It is with an immeasurable amount of sorrow that we must inform supporters that Peter Whittingham has passed away at the age of 35. 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A representative for brewer SA Brain, Richard Otley, is also present on the call. ALSO SEE - Coronavirus in football: List of confirmed cases. 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. He added that Mr Whittingham was not a smoker. Whittingham, who. 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). Bodycam footage of the aftermath of the incident captured Mr Taylor saying friendly banter when asked by an officer how he had fallen. There was a problem. First and foremost, Peter was a family man and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. The former Cardiff midfielder has died at the age of 35 following a fall 12 days ago. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.. 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. He added he and Mr Whittingham were at the pub to watch the Wales v England match. Mr Williams said: "I have no idea what happened to Peter. 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. 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. Im proud to have played alongside you and will always remember the young vs old games and you just running the show. The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. Coroner Graeme Hughes, the senior coroner for South Wales central area, formally begins the inquest. 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. One wrote on Twitter: "Incredibly sad news. 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Then, as a professional footballer as a Bluebird [Cardiff Citys nickname] he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. Thoughts are with his family and friends pic.twitter.com/VnbPieSlrX. The first witness statement to be read to the hearing is from Mr Whittinghams wife Amanda. "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. Whittingham, who scored 98 times in 459 games for the Bluebirds, is survived by wife Amanda. The official England teams and English Football League Twitter accounts also paid tribute, with the latter describing Whittingham as a @CardiffCityFC and EFL legend. Tributes paid to Peter Whittingham after death at 35 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. 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 deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Whittingham, Solskjaer said. ", 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. Then, as a professional footballer as a Bluebird he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. After leaving the Welsh capital in 2017, he spent a season at Blackburn Rovers before retiring in 2018. 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. 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. "When I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.". Peter Whittingham: Cardiff City legend dies aged 35 after head injury 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. "First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. Thank you for signing up to Four Four Two. Editors actively ask and encourage reporters to speak to the family and friends of a person who is the subject of an inquest. However, as has been seen by many powerful media campaigns, the input of a persons family and friends can make all the difference in helping to save others. He described seeing light-hearted play fighting which evidently involves no malice whatsoever and they are all smiling throughout. pic.twitter.com/XZSSN2uRyA. 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 later died at 1.51pm on March 18. 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. Mr Williams said: I cannot remember any of the specific events of the play fight that is captured in the CCTV footage. Thoughts go out to his family.". Nobody did it better. 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. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. 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. Get the best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every 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. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. 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. The coroner recorded a conclusion of accidental death. Prior to the inquest into his death beginning his widow Amanda addressed members of the press and called for her husband to be remembered for all he had achieved. "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. Blackburn said: Rovers are deeply saddened to learn the news that former midfielder Peter Whittingham has passed away, aged 35. "The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. 2. 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.. 2023 Cable News Network. In a statement shortly after the incident Mr Williams said: I have no idea what happened to Peter. 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. 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. Just shows how precious life is. The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. First and foremost, Peter was a family man and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. 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. "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.". CARDIFF legend Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35 following an accidental fall in a pub. There will be an inquest into the death of former Cardiff City footballer Peter Whittingham, the coroner's office has confirmed. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The former Aston Villa youth player's pal said he fell in the corridor leading to the beer garden. 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. We unashamedly love this game and we hope that our coverage reflects that. Mr Hughes ended the hearing by passing his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Whittingham. South Wales Police released a statement on Wednesday revealing what happened after social media users had speculated about his condition. "The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. 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. Peter Whittingham's pub stairs fall death 'accidental' - BBC News A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. Mr Hughes explains that an inquest is a fact-finding inquiry and that a number of witness statements will be read at todays hearing. On Wednesday, 18 March 2020, South Wales Police released the following statement: "At around . It was an act of madness but it somehow worked out. 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