CARDIFF legend Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35 following an accidental fall in a pub. Since the news of Wittingham's death, fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to the former midfielder. 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 ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. "Enquiries are continuing into the circumstances of the incident.". Do you know this baby? Cardiff said they were "heartbroken" in a statement on their website. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. Mr Taylor said Whittingham's eyes were "wide open and were almost completely white" having rolled to the back of his head. "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.". This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Peter will be deeply missed and our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time.. 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. 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. dead at 35. 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. Whittingham fell down the stairs at a pub in Barry on March 7, 2020. He described a general confusion as nobody knew how Mr Whittingham had been knocked out. Coroner Graeme Hughes, the senior coroner for South Wales central area, formally begins the inquest. The former Aston Villa youth player's pal said he fell in the corridor leading to the beer garden. 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. He later died at 1.51pm on March 18, the inquest hears. 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. 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. Peter Whittingham died on 17 March 2020 at the age of 35, according to Transfermarkt. Changed your mind? 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 added there was some mucking about but it was good-natured. "I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs. "Peter will be deeply missed and our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time, It is with an immeasurable amount of sorrow that we must inform supporters that Peter Whittingham has passed away at the age of 35.Club Statement: https://t.co/SGYOx4L2x2 pic.twitter.com/cvkfhRkP1N. 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. "I can also confirm I cannot remember seeing Pete fall, and only remember seeing him laying on the ground.". 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. 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. It read: "At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry. Mrs Whittingham also provided a witness statement which was read at the hearing. But his real success came after transferring to Welsh side Cardiff City for 350,000 ($412,000) in 2007, according to the BBC. There will be an inquest into the death of former Cardiff City footballer Peter Whittingham, the coroner's office has confirmed. Thoughts are with his family and friends.. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. THE midfielder was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. 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View our online Press Pack. 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. Whittingham had been at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff since the accident nearly two weeks ago. 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"When I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.". The Bluebirds icon was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. The former playmaker made 413 appearances for Cardiff, scoring 85 goals during a career spanning ten years in the Welsh capital. Mr Davison said: "All of us were pretty drunk at that point.". Mr Williams said: "I have no idea what happened to Peter. CARDIFF CITY legend Peter Whittingham has tragically died at the age of 35. The Cardiff favourite retired from the pro game in 2017 after an impressive career that also included spells at Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers. 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 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. "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. What was his cause of death? He added that Mr Whittingham was not a smoker. A statement by Mr Whittingham's brother-in-law Robert Williams is now being read to the inquest. "We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.". FourFourTwo was launched in 1994 on the back of a World Cup that England hadnt even qualified for. Mr Taylor said he remembered people wanting to take pictures with Mr Whittingham in the corridor but also had no memory of play fighting or the fall. You will be missed but never forgotten. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and. 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. The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. 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. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. "The news of Peter's sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. Nobody did it better. 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 made over 450 appearances and scored 98 goals in 10 years at Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. 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. "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. She adds they married in 2015. It was an act of madness but it somehow worked out. For other inquiries, Contact Us. He died. Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age.. Aaron Ramsey, Juventus and Wales midfielder, came through Cardiffs academy while Whittingham was playing at the club, and paid his respects to his former teammate. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.. He made over 450 appearances and scored 98 goals in 10 years at Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. 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. 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.. 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.. Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham has died aged 35. In a statement read to the hearing, Williams said: I would say that we were all drunk by the night. Juventus and Wales midfielder Ramsey wrote on his Instagram account: I will forever be grateful for you taking me under your wing. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. Get the best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. The club added: "The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. Get insight to top players, instructions & drills and extensive coverage of equipment. A statement by Ryan Taylor is now being read to the inquest. Thank you for signing up to Four Four Two. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. 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. Peter was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being. "Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. Wittingham started his career with Aston Villa before joining Cardiff in 2007. The Cardiff City legend, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel in South Wales on March 7, 2020. He added he and Mr Whittingham were at the pub to watch the Wales v England match. Putting names to archive photos, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas. Nuneaton-born Whittingham began his career at boyhood club Aston Villa and was part of the clubs 2002 FA Youth Cup-winning team. "This has led to a traumatic head injury.". 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. On Tuesday, the coroner's court in Pontypridd, south Wales, heard the former England U21 international had gone drinking with his wife's brother and a friend to watch last year's England vs Wales Six Nations match. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. 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. Mr Whittingham then leaves the shot and a second or two later people rush to his aid. How did Peter Whittingham die? 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. Fans have been posting their tributes on social media since Whittingham's tragic plight was revealed earlier this week. She was told he had sustained a bleed to the brain and needed an operation. His brother-in-law Robert Williams said the pair and friend Ryan Taylor had been drinking larger, bitter and tequila during the afternoon and evening. Coroner Graeme Hughes has recorded an accidental death conclusion. He later died at 1.51pm on March 18. He adds that he could not remember much of what had happened or the events of the following day. Peter was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being. Peter Whittingham pictured playing for Cardiff in October 2015. Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videos. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Mr Hughes ended the hearing by passing his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Whittingham. 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. I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Whittingham, Solskjaer said. She said: "Rob was going out to watch the Wales v England game at the Park Hotel pub in Barry and trying to persuade Peter to go with him. . Around 3pm that afternoon they left to go to Barry together. She recalled he hadnt eaten since breakfast. We unashamedly love this game and we hope that our coverage reflects that. 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. DC Jenkins said it does not capture Peter Whittingham's fall but the build-up. RIP. 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. 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. Former Aston Villa star Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard.. 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. Former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham has died aged 35. BA1 1UA. 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. The hearing was told how Whittingham had been on an all-day drinking session while watching Wales vs. England in the Six Nations. ALSO SEE - Coronavirus in football: List of confirmed cases. 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. "First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. 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. Bodycam footage of the aftermath of the incident captured Mr Taylor saying friendly banter when asked by an officer how he had fallen.