Cilla Black died from ‘traumatic’ head injury

Inquest hears star from Liverpool died after fall in Spanish villa

Cilla Black: described as a “daughter of Liverpool” at a hearing at Liverpool Coroner’s Court
Cilla Black: described as a “daughter of Liverpool” at a hearing at Liverpool Coroner’s Court

Showbiz personality Cilla Black died from a "traumatic" head injury following a fall at her home in Spain, an inquest into her death heard on Friday.

Andre Rebello recorded the official verdict of accidental death at a brief hearing at Liverpool Coroner’s Court, calling her a “daughter of Liverpool”.

Black’s three sons, Ben, Robert and Jack, sat in court for the 15-minute hearing.

Mr Rebello, City of Liverpool coroner, confirmed details of the s star’s death at her villa in Spain on August 1st.

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He referred to Black using her real name, Priscilla Maria Veronica Willis, and in conclusion said the medical cause of death was a traumatic head injury caused by the fall.

Addressing her sons, he added: “She was your mum and her death is a private personal matter and we have all got one mum.It is right that you grieve and remember her.”

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