Peter Whittingham's pub stairs fall death 'accidental' - BBC News Mr Williams said: "I cannot remember any of the specific events of the play fight that is captured in the CCTV footage. Tributes have poured in from the world of football following Peter Whittinghams death at the age of 35. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.". A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. When I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.. The Cardiff City legend, 35,. Wittingham started his career with Aston Villa before joining Cardiff in 2007. Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age. Peter Whittingham dies in hospital after 35-year-old Cardiff legend 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. Former Blackburn Rovers midfielder Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. 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. She said she woke at around midnight to find her mum banging on her door. 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". 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. Since the news of Wittingham's death, fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to the former midfielder. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. CARDIFF CITY legend Peter Whittingham has tragically died at the age of 35. One of the best players to play in the Championship. By March 17 he had been off sedative drugs for a number of days but neurological recovery remained poor. The couple were expecting their second child when Whittingham died, with their newest son born two months after the incident in May 2020. An inquest report can also clear up any rumours or suspicion surrounding a persons death. The Bluebirds icon was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. He did not regain consciousness and died in hospital 11 days later. 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. Whittingham began his career at his boyhood club Aston Villa and had loan spells at Burnley and Derby before joining Cardiff in 2007. Mr Hughes ended the hearing by passing his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Whittingham. Peter's teammate Michael Chopra confirmed his death on Twitter. Im proud to have played alongside you and will always remember the young vs old games and you just running the show. He died at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, police said. Former Derby County midfielder Peter Whittingham died after pub fall Peter Whittingham inquest hears former Blackburn Rovers player died At around 9pm a female customer alerted him to the incident, saying: Someone's been knocked out.". 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. He was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff but his condition deteriorated and he died on 18 March. dead at 35. There will be an inquest into the death of former Cardiff City footballer Peter Whittingham, the coroner's office has confirmed. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. Mr Taylor said Whittingham's eyes were "wide open and were almost completely white" having rolled to the back of his head. Peter Whittingham was a Cardiff City "legend", who "could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality". After being transferred to hospital and undergoing an operation Mr Hughes said his condition deteriorated and Mr Whittingham later died in hospital. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. THE midfielder was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. Whittingham, who. Former Premier League midfielder Peter Whittingham, considered an all-time Cardiff City great, died after falling through a fire door while engaging in 'horseplay'. 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. Peter Whittingham inquest hears Cardiff City legend died after tragic Mr Taylor said he was with the pair in the corridor that led to the beer garden area outside the Park Pub. Bath It read: "At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry. Cardiff said Whittinghams death had left them heartbroken and had shaken us to our very foundation. 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. You were one of the most technical and gifted players Ive played with and that left foot of yours was like a wand. 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 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. 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. 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. The inquest heard Mr Whittingham underwent an emergency operation after the incident to relieve pressure on his brain and was later sent to the intensive care unit. First and foremost, Peter was a family man and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. RIP". Peter Whittingham inquest hears Cardiff City legend died after tragic "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Mrs Whittingham was told her husband had had an accident and had a fall and was in hospital. CARDIFF legend Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35 following an accidental fall in a pub. 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. Whittingham is survived by wife Amanda, who is currently expecting their third child. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. I dont even remember much of the following day.. 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 . 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. Coronavirus Stay At Home challenge: What is it and how do you play? The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Peter Whittingham dead: How did Peter Whittingham die? Cause of death 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. One added: "So sad to hear about Peter Whittingham! To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs.. I really cannot remember anything much of what happened.". Whittingham, who scored 98 times in 459 games for the Bluebirds, is survived by wife Amanda. Whittingham was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. 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. Mrs Whittingham gave birth to their second son two months after his death. 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. In his statement Mr Taylor said he must have been referring to the play fight. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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"First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. 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. Nobody did it better. One wrote on Twitter: "Incredibly sad news. You will be missed but never forgotten. As well as a brilliant strike rate of more than one in five, he also assisted many more with his classy left foot. The Police said in a further statement on Thursday that a file of evidence is being prepared for the coroner. 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. RIP". South Wales Police released a statement on Wednesday revealing what happened after social media users had speculated about his condition. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. What was his cause of death? He made a second statement after police showed him CCTV from the pubs corridor, in which he confirmed he is seen messing about with Pete and Ryan but still had no memory of the incident. 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 club added: "The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. 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. I cannot remember being in the corridor and messing about with Pete and Ryan. 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. The former playmaker made 413 appearances for Cardiff, scoring 85 goals during a career spanning ten years in the Welsh capital. 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. The head injury he was suffered came as a result. Something went wrong, please try again later. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). You will receive a verification email shortly. This has led to a traumatic head injury.. I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Whittingham, Solskjaer said. 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. 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. Just shows how precious life is. THE midfielder was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. We unashamedly love this game and we hope that our coverage reflects that. He left the club later that year for Blackburn Rovers, where he made 20 appearances before leaving in 2018. 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. Police officer DC Steven Jenkins said he secured the CCTV footage which has been previously mentioned during the hearing. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. RIP. She was told he had sustained a bleed to the brain and needed an operation. 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. "Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. 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. 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. Mr Taylor said Mr Whittingham's eyes were "wide open and were almost completely white" having rolled to the back of his head.
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