Cilla Black died from ‘traumatic’ head injury

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.

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.”