October 11th 2024.
During the England match on Thursday, heartfelt tributes were paid to George Baldock, a former defender for Sheffield United. However, the joy of the game was overshadowed by the devastating news of Baldock's passing, confirmed by his family in a statement. It was revealed that the 31-year-old had tragically drowned while swimming in the pool at his home in Athens.
In the statement, Baldock's family expressed their heartbreak and shared that a post-mortem examination had determined the cause of his death. They described Baldock as a loving father, fiancé, son, brother, uncle, friend, teammate, and person. His infectious personality and enthusiasm brought so much love to those who were lucky enough to know him, both on and off the field. His family also mentioned that he was supposed to return to the UK this week to celebrate his son's first birthday, but instead, they were mourning his loss.
The family also expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming amount of tributes that have been pouring in from those who knew Baldock and those whose lives he touched. They acknowledged that it was impossible not to love him and asked for privacy as they try to come to terms with their grief.
Baldock's fiancé, Annabel Dignam, also paid tribute to her "soulmate" and the "perfect dad" to their son Brody. In a heartfelt post on Instagram, she expressed how much Baldock meant to her and their family. She described him as her world and promised to find a way to make things okay for their son. She ended her post by saying that Baldock will always be loved and remembered by their family and signing off as "Your Neen."
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