One of the best players to play in the Championship. After being transferred to hospital and undergoing an operation Mr Hughes said his condition deteriorated and Mr Whittingham later died in hospital. 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.. Mr Taylor said Mr Whittingham's eyes were "wide open and were almost completely white" having rolled to the back of his head. CARDIFF CITY legend Peter Whittingham has tragically died at the age of 35. Mr Lewis said he went to the area and saw someone lying on the floor before calling the emergency services. 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.. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. 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. He left the club in 2017 for Blackburn Rovers, where he made 20 appearances. Bath When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasnt moving and something was wrong.. 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.". I dont even remember much of the following day.". Juventus and Wales midfielder Ramsey wrote on his Instagram account: I will forever be grateful for you taking me under your wing. 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. He said at time of the incident the only people present were Robert Williams, Ryan Taylor, and Mr Whittingham. What was his cause of death? Get the best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. 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. He was rushed to hospital but failed to regain consciousness, sadly passing away 11 days later. 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. RIP". "When I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.. The former England Under-21 international made 459 appearances and scored 98 goals for Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. Footballer Peter Whittingham fell and died after 'play fight', inquest How did Peter Whittingham die? 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 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. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong.". Often families do not wish to speak to the press and of course that decision has to be respected. What a player Peter Whittingham was.Gone far too soon. Young guy's life taken so quickly after a freak accident. What science tells us about the afterlife. He adds that he could not remember much of what had happened or the events of the following day. "The news of Peters sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, All Rights Reserved. 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As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded an accidental death conclusion. Thoughts are with his family and friends.. Thank you for signing up to Four Four Two. 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. Thoughts are with his family and friends pic.twitter.com/VnbPieSlrX. I just know he had hit his head on the small step on the stairs.. Mr Williams said: "I cannot remember any of the specific events of the play fight that is captured in the CCTV footage. 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. 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.. Our mission is to offer our intelligent, international audience access to the games biggest names, insightful analysis and a bit of a giggle. Former Cardiff midfielder Peter Whittingham dies aged 35, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. What was his cause of death? Peter Whittingham dies in hospital after 35-year-old Cardiff legend He left the club later that year for Blackburn Rovers, where he made 20 appearances before leaving in 2018. 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. Please refresh the page and try again. Mrs Whittingham gave birth to their second son two months after his death. She adds they married in 2015. 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. As well as a brilliant strike rate of more than one in five, he also assisted many more with his classy left foot. Cardiff said Whittinghams death had left them heartbroken and had shaken us to our very foundation. 2023 BBC. "At this stage there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act, and it appears the injury was caused by an accidental fall. 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All rights reserved. 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. "Not only were you a great player and professional you were an amazing human, City loves you more than you know.". Tributes have poured in from the world of football following Peter Whittingham's death at the age of 35.The former Cardiff playmaker suffered head injuries at a pub in Barry on March 7 from what Sou Just shows how precious life is. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. THE midfielder was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time. 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. He made 16 appearances for Englands Under-21 team in that time, scoring three goals, while featuring in Villas Premier League side. It read: "At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry. He was living in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, with Amanda and his young son when he died. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. "This has led to a traumatic head injury.". At around 9pm a female customer alerted him to the incident, saying: Someone's been knocked out.". Mrs Whittingham said she texted her husband at 9pm but didnt hear back and after she called later there was no answer and she fell asleep. 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. He made more than 450 appearances for Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. "Its hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age. Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded a verdict of accidental death at the inquest at Pontypridd Coroner's Court. Around 3pm that afternoon they left to go to Barry together. She recalled he hadnt eaten since breakfast. "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. 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. 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BA1 1UA. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Mr Taylor said Whittingham's eyes were "wide open and were almost completely white" having rolled to the back of his head. A statement by Ryan Taylor is now being read to the inquest. 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. Mrs Whittingham said she texted her husband at 9pm but didnt hear back and after she called later there was no answer and she fell asleep. The Championship club confirmed the former Bluebirds midfielder had died after a police.