Former Cardiff City footballer Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35, the club has announced.
He had been in hospital for more than a week following a fall in Barry where he suffered a head injury.
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
— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) March 19, 2020
A statement from Cardiff City 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. We are heartbroken.
“The news of Peter’s sudden and untimely passing has shaken us to our very foundation. Our love goes out to his wife Amanda, their young son and family. 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.
“First and foremost, Peter was a family man – and somebody who could light up a room with his sense of humour, warmth and personality. Then, as a professional footballer – as a Bluebird – he excelled with talent, ease, grace and humility. Nobody did it better.
“The loss of Peter will be painfully felt by our city, supporters and indeed all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. We love you Pete and your memory will eternally stay with us.”
What a great left foot he had. Taken to soon.#RIP pic.twitter.com/D4DS1Ne7c0
— Charlie Adam (@Charlie26Adam) March 19, 2020
Whittingham, who won 17 England under-21 caps, began his career at Aston Villa before joining Cardiff in 2007.
He became a club legend, making 459 appearances and scoring 98 goals in ten years at the Welsh side.
The fan favourite left for Blackburn Rovers in 2017, where he spent a year. He had been without a club since.
A Blackburn statement said: “Rovers are saddened to learn the news that former midfielder Peter Whittingham has passed away, aged 35.
“Whittingham appeared 24 times during his only season at Ewood Park before departing Rovers in August 2018.
“During his time with us, he played his part in helping the club return to the Championship at the first time of asking in 2017-18.
“The thoughts of everyone at Rovers are with Peter’s wife Amanda, their young son and family at this very difficult time.”
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