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. You can also subscribe to tailored content for Swansea, Newport, rugby, Cardiff City FC, Swansea City FC and more. "The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. He was living in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, with Amanda and his young son when he died. 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. Mr Hughes passed his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Whittingham as he ended the hearing. 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. "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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. Thoughts are with his family and friends pic.twitter.com/VnbPieSlrX. The hearing was told how Mr Whittingham had been drinking for hours while watching Wales v England in the Six Nations. I will forever be grateful for you taking me under your wing, he said on Instagram. Did you encounter any technical issues? Mrs Whittingham was told her husband had had an accident and had a fall and was in hospital. Peter was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being. 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. He added that Mr Whittingham was not a smoker. 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. "We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.". 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. "Not only were you a great player and professional you were an amazing human, City loves you more than you know.". 2023 Cable News Network. Whittingham suffered serious head injuries at a pub in Barry from what South Wales Police described as an. Read about our approach to external linking. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. Im proud to have played alongside you and will always remember the young vs old games and you just running the show. 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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. I can also confirm I cannot remember seeing Pete fall, and only remember seeing him laying on the ground.. Without the attendance of the press at inquests questions will remain unanswered and lives will be lost. But it was with the Welsh side that his talents really shone, becoming one of their most consistent performers between 2007 and 2017. Peter Whittingham dead at 35. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. The 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. CARDIFF CITY legend Peter Whittingham has tragically died at the age of 35. 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. 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. It was while at the club he met his wife, Amanda, with whom he lived in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, with their son who was born in 2018. One wrote on Twitter: "Incredibly sad news. 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 said: On March 7, 2020, he attended a pub in Barry with friends and relatives. Around 3pm that afternoon they left to go to Barry together. She recalled he hadnt eaten since breakfast. Whittingham played in the FA Cup final in 2008 and the Carling Cup final in 2012, and collected a Championship winners medal in 2013 as Cardiff were promoted to the Premier League. I dont even remember much of the following day.". CARDIFF legend Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35 following an accidental fall in a pub. Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. 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. 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. It read: "At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videos. An inquest report can also clear up any rumours or suspicion surrounding a persons death. Coroner Graeme Hughes, the senior coroner for South Wales central area, formally begins the inquest. The Cardiff City legend, 35,. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The former England Under-21 international made 459 appearances and scored 98 goals for Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. The club added: "The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. Nuneaton-born Whittingham began his career at boyhood club Aston Villa and was part of the clubs 2002 FA Youth Cup-winning team. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasnt moving and something was wrong.. Mr Whittingham then leaves the shot and a second or two later people rush to his aid. She is expecting their second child. I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs.. Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. There was a problem. Mrs Whittingham gave birth to their second son two months after his death. 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. He made over 450 appearances and scored 98 goals in 10 years at Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. Thoughts are with his family and friends.. "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. pic.twitter.com/pr2e2QKmJJ. Read about our approach to external linking. "This has led to a traumatic head injury.". Nobody did it better. 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. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Should journalists shy away from attending inquests then an entire arm of the judicial system is not held to account. 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. 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. 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. 2023 BBC. 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). Thoughts go to all the family, friends and club in this difficult time. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. 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. 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. 11:49 AM EDT, Fri March 20, 2020, Former Premier League footballer dead at 35. I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs., He added: 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. The inquest also heard Whittingham had been having "a play fight" with his brother-in-law Robert Williams before the fall. The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? One of the best players to play in the Championship. One of the best players to play in the Championship. Former Premier League midfielder Peter Whittingham, considered an all-time Cardiff City great, died after falling through a fire door while engaging in 'horseplay'. What science tells us about the afterlife. Peter Whittingham died on 17 March 2020 at the age of 35, according to Transfermarkt. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Peter Whittingham was a Cardiff City "legend", who "could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality". 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. Sign up to the CardiffOnline newsletter to receive our top stories straight to your inbox. Around 3pm that afternoon they left to go to Barry together. She recalled he hadnt eaten since breakfast. But his real success came after transferring to Welsh side Cardiff City for 350,000 ($412,000) in 2007, according to the BBC. He also played for England's Under-21s 17 times, as well as Aston Villa. 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. 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. 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. The ex-footballer had been in hospital for over a week prior to his death. RIP". He left Cardiff for Blackburn Rovers in 2017, before having his contract terminated just over a year later. On Wednesday, 18 March 2020, South Wales Police released the following statement: "At around . 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. 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. When I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.. Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded an accidental death conclusion. 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.. The left-footed maestro finished his career at Blackburn Rovers and played for England under-21s, earning 17 caps. As well as a brilliant strike rate of more than one in five, he also assisted many more with his classy left foot. Manchester United chief Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - his former boss at Cardiff - paid tribute to Whittingham, calling him a "fantastic footballer and incredible human being". Fans have been posting their tributes on social media since Whittingham's tragic plight was revealed earlier this week. 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). Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. 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. 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. ", Another commented: "Sending love and best wishes to Peter's family and to all of you that enjoyed watching him play.". 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.". Coroner Graeme Hughes said Whittingham had "consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted on his demeanour and steadiness" before he fell. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. There will be an inquest into the death of former Cardiff City footballer Peter Whittingham, the coroner's office has confirmed. 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 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. Putting names to archive photos, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas. We unashamedly love this game and we hope that our coverage reflects that. Peter's teammate Michael Chopra confirmed his death on Twitter. Thank you for signing up to Four Four Two. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. You were one of the most technical and gifted players Ive played with and that left foot of yours was like a wand. THE midfielder was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. Alan Lewis, general manager of the Park Hotel since October 2019, said March 7 last year was very busy due to the rugby international match. Born in 1984 in Nuneaton, England, Whittingham came through the youth academy at Aston Villa also spending loan spells at both Burnley and Derby County. She said she woke at around midnight to find her mum banging on her door. "Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. Bodycam footage of the aftermath of the incident captured Mr Taylor saying friendly banter when asked by an officer how he had fallen. 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View our online Press Pack. His retirement came about in 2018 after a spell with Blackburn Rovers. 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 conclusion of accidental death. Nobody did it better. 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. Coroner Graeme Hughes has recorded an accidental death conclusion. South Wales Police released a statement on Wednesday revealing what happened after social media users had speculated about his condition. A statement by Mr Whittingham's brother-in-law Robert Williams is now being read to the inquest. Whittingham was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff following the fall, but his condition deteriorated and he died on March 18, 2020. 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. Solskjaer added: "I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City. Whittingham's wife and mother to their two young boys, Amanda Whittingham, told the hearing he left their home around 3pm without eating since breakfast as he was in a "rush" to catch the game. In a statement read to the hearing, Mr Williams said: "I would say that we were all drunk by the night. Whittingham died on 20 March aged 35 after suffering a head injury. "When I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.". 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. "Then, as a professional footballer - as a Bluebird - he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the pub nearly a year ago. 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. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. "Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age. Former Blackburn Rovers midfielder Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard. ! 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. 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 service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. But a police statement claimed that it appeared to have been an accident, with no confirmation over any arrests. 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. 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. 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. DC Jenkins said it does not capture Peter Whittingham's fall but the build-up. He left the club later that year for Blackburn Rovers, where he made 20 appearances before leaving in 2018. 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. He adds that he could not remember much of what had happened or the events of the following day. FourFourTwo was launched in 1994 on the back of a World Cup that England hadnt even qualified for. He was taken to Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales and placed on life support but later died. "First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. 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. Former Cardiff midfielder Peter Whittingham dies aged 35, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. 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. The couple were expecting their second child when Whittingham died, with their newest son born two months after the incident in May 2020. 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. 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. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Heres how it works. Peter Whittingham Death. Nobody did it better. Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness.