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Cilla Black died from 'traumatic' head injury after fall, coroner rules

Cilla Black's sons, from the left, Robert Willis, Jack Willis and Ben Willis arrive for her inquest at Liverpool Coroner's Court 
Cilla Black's sons, from the left, Robert Willis, Jack Willis and Ben Willis arrive for her inquest at Liverpool Coroner's Court  Cilla Black's sons, from the left, Robert Willis, Jack Willis and Ben Willis arrive for her inquest at Liverpool Coroner's Court  (Peter Byrne/PA)
By Pat Hurst and Press Association

CILLA Black died from a "traumatic" head injury following a fall at her home in Spain, the inquest into her death heard today.

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 showbiz star's death at her villa in Spain, on August 1.

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."