First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. FourFourTwo was launched in 1994 on the back of a World Cup that England hadnt even qualified for. CARDIFF legend Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35 following an accidental fall in a pub. 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.. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. Cardiff said they were "heartbroken" in a statement on their website. THE midfielder was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. I can also confirm I cannot remember seeing Pete fall, and only remember seeing him laying on the ground.. Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The inquest heard that several pints and shots were consumed by the group at the Park pub. 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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. "The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. Juventus and Wales midfielder Ramsey wrote on his Instagram account: I will forever be grateful for you taking me under your wing. 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. 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. We are heartbroken. "This has led to a traumatic head injury.". 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. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. Did you encounter any technical issues? We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us., READ: Borussia Monchengladbach players offer to give up their salaries. The former England Under-21 international made 459 appearances and scored 98 goals for Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. It was an act of madness but it somehow worked out. In his statement Mr Taylor said he must have been referring to the play fight. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. 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. What was his cause of 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. This has led to a traumatic head injury.. Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded a verdict of accidental death at the inquest at Pontypridd Coroner's Court. 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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. The couple were expecting their second child when Whittingham died, with their newest son born two months after the incident in May 2020. Former Cardiff midfielder fell down stairs at a pub last March, Inquest hears he was drinking with brother-in-law and friend. 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. Inquests can often prompt a wider discussion on serious issues, the most recent of these being mental health and suicide. The ex-footballer had been in hospital for over a week prior to his death. Mrs Whittingham was told her husband had had an accident and had a fall and was in hospital. He made over 450 appearances and scored 98 goals in 10 years at Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. You were one of the most technical and gifted players Ive played with and that left foot of yours was like a wand. DC Jenkins said it does not capture Peter Whittingham's fall but the build-up. 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. Manchester United chief Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - his former boss at Cardiff - paid tribute to Whittingham, calling him a "fantastic footballer and incredible human being". 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. What science tells us about the afterlife. Mr Whittingham then leaves the shot and a second or two later people rush to his aid. 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. Mr Lewis said he went to the area and saw someone lying on the floor before calling the emergency services. He made more than 450 appearances for Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. "We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.". Just shows how precious life is. He left the club in 2017 for Blackburn Rovers, where he made 20 appearances. Coronavirus Stay At Home challenge: What is it and how do you play? In a statement read to the hearing, Mr Williams said: "I would say that we were all drunk by the night. 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. 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. "I can also confirm I cannot remember seeing Pete fall, and only remember seeing him laying on the ground.". He added there was some mucking about but it was good-natured. In her statement, made on July 1 last year, she said the couple met on a night out in Cardiff around 12 years ago. On Wednesday, 18 March 2020, South Wales Police released the following statement: "At around . Young guy's life taken so quickly after a freak accident. 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. 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. Nobody did it better. In a statement read to the hearing, Williams said: I would say that we were all drunk by the night. The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. The Championship club confirmed the former Bluebirds midfielder had died after a police. FourFourTwo is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. He said at time of the incident the only people present were Robert Williams, Ryan Taylor, and Mr Whittingham. Mrs Whittingham was told her husband had had an accident and had a fall and was in hospital. Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age.. But, most importantly of all, an inquest report can draw attention to circumstances which may stop further deaths from happening. 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. Nobody did it better. She adds they married in 2015. "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. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club from 2007 to 2017, suffered a traumatic head injury at the Park Hotel, Barry, on 7 March 2020. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. One wrote on Twitter: "Incredibly sad news. 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. Mr Taylor said he was with the pair in the corridor that led to the beer garden area outside the Park Pub. Changed your mind? 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. Discovery Company. The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. Peter Whittingham Death. Peter was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being. Mr Williams said: "I have no idea what happened to Peter. 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. 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Mr Hughes ended the hearing by passing his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Whittingham. ", Another commented: "Sending love and best wishes to Peter's family and to all of you that enjoyed watching him play.". The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. More info. 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. Fans have been posting their tributes on social media since Whittingham's tragic plight was revealed earlier this week. 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. By March 17 he had been off sedative drugs for a number of days but neurological recovery remained poor.