I dont even remember much of the following day.. He later died at 1.51pm on March 18, the inquest hears. Thoughts are with his family and friends pic.twitter.com/VnbPieSlrX. Bodycam footage of the aftermath of the incident captured Mr Taylor saying friendly banter when asked by an officer how he had fallen. 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. What was Peter Whittingham's cause of death and how old was he? pic.twitter.com/pr2e2QKmJJ. Mr Lewis said he went to the area and saw someone lying on the floor before calling the emergency services. 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. He made over 450 appearances and scored 98 goals in 10 years at Cardiff before finishing his career at Blackburn in 2018. Williams said he found Whittingham lying at the bottom of the steps beyond a fire door in the pubs corridor with his face to the side, and tried to lift him up only to find his body limp. Ex-Chelsea ace Costa carried off with serious-looking injury for Wolves vs Spurs, Cherries take shock lead at Arsenal after 9 SECONDS with 'kick-off glitch', Moment Aston Villa's Leon Bailey inhales 'laughing gas' after all night party, 'Professional boxer' Paul teases announcement with hilarious video after Fury loss, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. The Bluebirds icon was rushed to hospital after an incident on Saturday March 7. 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 also played a key hand in helping the club win promotion to the Premier League in 2013 for the first time. When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong.". 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. First and foremost, Peter was a family man and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. 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. 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Peter Whittingham in action for Derby County Coroner Graeme Hughes recorded an accidental death conclusion. He added there was some mucking about but it was good-natured. 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 at age of 35, Peter Whittingham is regarded as a Cardiff city legend after starring for the Welsh club, Whittingham in action for Cardiff during the 2012 Carling Cup, The midfielder started his career at Aston Villa, Whittingham, pictured in action against Man City, is a two-time Cardiff player of the year. The former playmaker made 413 appearances for Cardiff, scoring 85 goals during a career spanning ten years in the Welsh capital. "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. It read: "At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry. 2. 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. When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? The hearing was told how Whittingham had been on an all-day drinking session while watching Wales vs. England in the Six Nations. He later died at 1.51pm on March 18. Mr Taylor said he was with the pair in the corridor that led to the beer garden area outside the Park Pub. "When I looked more closely I could see he was not moving and something was wrong.". An inquest report can also clear up any rumours or suspicion surrounding a persons death. At around 9pm a female customer alerted him to the incident, saying: Someone's been knocked out." ", One Sheffield Wednesday fan wrote: "RIP Peter Whittingham, really good player and was always on my signing wish list.". But, most importantly of all, an inquest report can draw attention to circumstances which may stop further deaths from happening. One of the best players to play in the Championship. 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A statement read by Mr Whittingham's wife, Amanda, to members of the press ahead of the formal start of the hearing saw her call for him to be remembered for all he achieved. Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, who played for the club. He was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff but his condition deteriorated and he died on 18 March. 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 is expecting their second child. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. Peter Whittingham inquest hears Cardiff City legend died after tragic I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Whittingham, Solskjaer said. 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When I looked more closely at Peter, I could see he wasn't moving and something was wrong," he told the court. Dr Christopher Hingston, an intensive care consultant at the hospital, said Whittingham had a Glasgow coma score of three - the lowest possible score and meaning he was completely unresponsive - during his admission. Former Villa star Peter Whittingham died after pub fall 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. 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. "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. The ex-Bluebirds midfielder, who died last year aged 35 and. Nuneaton-born Whittingham began his career at boyhood club Aston Villa and was part of the clubs 2002 FA Youth Cup-winning team. Did you encounter any technical issues? For other inquiries, Contact Us. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Peter Whittingham, 35, died when he fell down pub stairs Dr Christopher Hingston, an intensive care consultant at the hospital, said Whittingham had a Glasgow coma score of three the lowest possible score and meaning he was completely unresponsive during his admission. 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 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. A medical cause of death was proposed as subdural hematoma operated.