What was his cause of death? I dont even remember much of the following day.. Cardiff said they were "heartbroken" in a statement on their website. "First and foremost, Peter was a family man - and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. First and foremost, Peter was a family man and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. Sign up to the CardiffOnline newsletter to receive our top stories straight to your inbox. Editors actively ask and encourage reporters to speak to the family and friends of a person who is the subject of an inquest. In a statement read to the inquest he said the group with Mr Whittingham were all jolly and in good spirits and drinking steadily but nobody appeared overly drunk. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. FourFourTwo was launched in 1994 on the back of a World Cup that England hadnt even qualified for. The Cardiff favourite retired from the pro game in 2017 after an impressive career that also included spells at Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers. Did you encounter any technical issues? But he said the evening was a "blackout", and had no memory of the ex-footballer falling. 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). She adds they married in 2015. 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. 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. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. 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. The exact cause of Whittingham's death has not yet been confirmed, but he was being treated for a head injury. What a player Peter Whittingham was.Gone far too soon. 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He did not regain consciousness and died in hospital 11 days later. Then, as a professional footballer as a Bluebird he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. Whittingham is congratulated by Rickie Lambert after scoring a free kick against Sheffield Wednesday. He made a second statement after police showed him CCTV from the pub's corridor, in which he confirmed he is seen "messing about with Pete and Ryan" but still had no memory of the incident. His languid style, his talented left foot former Germany midfielder Dietmar Hamann referred to as one of the best left pegs Ive seen and his uncanny ability to score long-range goals helped Cardiff reach the 2008 FA Cup final and the 2012 League Cup final. 2. You were one of the most technical and gifted players Ive played with and that left foot of yours was like a wand. Tributes have poured in from the world of football following Peter Whittinghams death at the age of 35. 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. Former Aston Villa star Peter Whittingham tragically died after falling through a pub fire door and hitting his head, an inquest heard.. Peter Whittingham underwent an emergency operation after the incident to relieve pressure on his brain and was later sent to the intensive care unit. I cannot remember being in the corridor and messing about with Pete and Ryan. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. We are heartbroken. The talented playmaker was named in the Championship Team of the Year on three occasions - also twice winning Cardiffs Player of the Season accolade. ", One Sheffield Wednesday fan wrote: "RIP Peter Whittingham, really good player and was always on my signing wish list.". He died. "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. "The news of Peter's sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. 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. Over the course of the afternoon/evening he has consumed a quantity of alcohol that has likely impacted his demeanour and steadiness. Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videos. THE midfielder was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. 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We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Mr Williams said: "I cannot remember any of the specific events of the play fight that is captured in the CCTV footage. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. I really cannot remember anything much of what happened.. "When I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. 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. She said she woke at around midnight to find her mum banging on her door. But a police statement claimed that it appeared to have been an accident, with no confirmation over any arrests. 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. Putting names to archive photos, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas. His retirement came about in 2018 after a spell with Blackburn Rovers. You will be missed but never forgotten. 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 Championship club confirmed the former Bluebirds midfielder had died after a police statement earlier in the week that he was in a critical condition in hospital. I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs. "The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. Peter Whittingham, 35, died on March 18 last year after falling down pub stairs Father has been watching rugby with his family and friends in Barry at the time South Wales central coroner. 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. Heres how it works. View our online Press Pack. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. 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. "Not only were you a great player and professional you were an amazing human, City loves you more than you know.". He is believed to have fallen down a flight of stairs at a pub in Barry and was left with devastating head injuries. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us., READ: Borussia Monchengladbach players offer to give up their salaries. 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. 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. "We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.". 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. 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.
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