Then, as a professional footballer as a Bluebird he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. He later died at 1.51pm on March 18. The Police said in a further statement on Thursday that a file of evidence is being prepared for the coroner. Peter Whittingham death: Tributes paid to Cardiff City legend who died Wittingham started his career with Aston Villa before joining Cardiff in 2007. Coroner Graeme Hughes, the senior coroner for South Wales central area, formally begins the inquest. Former Cardiff midfielder Peter Whittingham dies aged 35, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. The official England teams and English Football League Twitter accounts also paid tribute, with the latter describing Whittingham as a @CardiffCityFC and EFL legend. pic.twitter.com/pr2e2QKmJJ. Without the attendance of the press at inquests questions will remain unanswered and lives will be lost. 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An inquest heard former Cardiff City footballer Peter Whittingham died in a tragic accident after falling on some stairs leading to a beer garden. Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded an accidental death conclusion. Mr Whittingham then leaves the shot and a second or two later people rush to his aid. Police officer DC Steven Jenkins said he secured the CCTV footage which has been previously mentioned during the hearing. Peter Whittingham inquest hears Cardiff legend died after tragic pub Heres how it works. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the pub nearly a year ago. 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. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.. A number of Mr Whittinghams family are listening to the inquest remotely including his wife, brother, and sister. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and is regarded as one of the club's greatest ever players, sustained a head injury in a fall at a pub in Barry on March 7 last year. He led the Bluebirds to the Premier League for the first time in 2013 and also helped them to the FA Cup final in 2008 and League Cup final in 2012. Peter's teammate Michael Chopra confirmed his death on Twitter. He was taken to Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales and placed on life support but later died. Its a journalists duty to make sure the public understands the reasons why someone has died and to make sure their deaths are not kept secret. He also played for England's Under-21s 17 times, as well as Aston Villa. The hearing was told how Whittingham had been on an all-day drinking session while watching Wales vs. England in the Six Nations. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. 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. Peter Whittingham died from fall after 'play fight', inquest is told The former England Under-21 international made 459 appearances and scored 98 goals for Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and. After being transferred to hospital and undergoing an operation Mr Hughes said his condition deteriorated and Mr Whittingham later died in hospital. What was Peter Whittingham's cause of death and how old was he? The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. 2. 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. 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. The Cardiff City legend, 35,. What was Peter Whittingham's cause of death and how old was he? ", Another commented: "Sending love and best wishes to Peter's family and to all of you that enjoyed watching him play.". He was living in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, with Amanda and his young son when he died. 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. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. He said at time of the incident the only people present were Robert Williams, Ryan Taylor, and Mr Whittingham. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The head injury he was suffered came as a result. Peter Whittingham dead at 35. 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. Thoughts are with his family and friends.. Putting names to archive photos, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas. Discovery Company. 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. All rights reserved. "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. 11:49 AM EDT, Fri March 20, 2020, Former Premier League footballer dead at 35. The coroner recorded a conclusion of accidental death. He was also part of the defeated 2012 League Cup final side who took Liverpool to penalties after a 2-2 draw. She was told he had sustained a bleed to the brain and needed an operation. Peter Whittingham's pub stairs fall death 'accidental' - BBC News 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. Coroner Graeme Hughes said Whittingham had "consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted on his demeanour and steadiness" before he fell. 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. 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. The Cardiff favourite retired from the pro game in 2017 after an impressive career that also included spells at Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers. BA1 1UA. The former Aston Villa youth player's pal said he fell in the corridor leading to the beer garden. 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.. Another said: "What a tragedy. The head injury he was suffered came as a result of a fall in a pub in Barry. Coroner Graeme Hughes, who recorded a conclusion of accidental death, said Mr Whittingham had "consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted on his demeanour and steadiness" before he fell. In her statement, made on July 1 last year, she said the couple met on a night out in Cardiff around 12 years ago. "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. Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age. Mr Taylor said Mr Whittingham's eyes were "wide open and were almost completely white" having rolled to the back of his head. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. We are heartbroken. She said she woke at around midnight to find her mum banging on her door. "Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. 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. Whittingham, who scored 98 times in 459 games for the Bluebirds, is survived by wife Amanda. In his 10 years at the club, Whittingham became a firm fan favorite, making 456 appearances and scored 96 goals including 25 goals in one season from midfield. 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. The coroner recorded a conclusion of accidental death. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Whittingham had been at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff since the accident nearly two weeks ago. 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Editors actively ask and encourage reporters to speak to the family and friends of a person who is the subject of an inquest. dead at 35. Young guy's life taken so quickly after a freak accident. The hearing was told how Mr Whittingham had been drinking for hours while watching Wales v England in the Six Nations. 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. Coroner Graeme Hughes has recorded an accidental death conclusion. It was an act of madness but it somehow worked out. A third added: "RIP Whitts we will never ever forget everything you have done for us and I am truly heartbroken that you have left us. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. More info. Thoughts go to all the family, friends and club in this difficult time. At around 9pm a female customer alerted him to the incident, saying: Someone's been knocked out.". "I can also confirm I cannot remember seeing Pete fall, and only remember seeing him laying on the ground.". I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Whittingham, Solskjaer said. 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. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. 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"Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. There will be an inquest into the death of former Cardiff City footballer Peter Whittingham, the coroner's office has confirmed. Whittingham suffered serious head injuries at a pub in Barry from what South Wales Police described as an. 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. All Rights Reserved. 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. Nobody did it better. Cardiff said Whittinghams death had left them heartbroken and had shaken us to our very foundation. Mr Whittingham's wife Amanda said he had not eaten since breakfast as he had been in a "rush" to watch the game when he left home at 15:00 GMT. 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. 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"At this stage there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act, and it appears the injury was caused by an accidental fall. Thoughts go out to his family.". 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.. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. Abbey Clancy and her husband Peter Crouched discussed renewing their wedding vows as they appeared on The Jonathan Ross Show on Friday.. Solskjaer added: "I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. He made 16 appearances for Englands Under-21 team in that time, scoring three goals, while featuring in Villas Premier League side. Fans have been posting their tributes on social media since Whittingham's tragic plight was revealed earlier this week. I cannot remember being in the corridor and messing about with Pete and Ryan. 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. 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. Peter Whittingham dies in hospital after 35-year-old Cardiff legend
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