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'He was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being: Ex-Cardiff boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pays his respects to former player Peter Whittingham after tragic death at 35

Former Cardiff manager Ole Gunnar Solksjaer has paid tribute to Peter Whittingham after his tragic death at the age of 35.

Whittingham, who played under the Manchester United boss at the Cardiff City Stadium, suffered a fall at a pub while he watched England v Wales in the Six Nations.

The former midfielder was taken to the University Hospital of Wales after the accident, where he spent 12 days fighting for his life in intensive care.

The football world is grieving for Peter Whittingham after his death at the age of just 35
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, right, managed Whittingham, centre, at the Bluebirds in 2014

After the news of his passing, Solskjaer said he would be 'deeply missed'.