Footballer George Baldock (31) dies
Messages of condolences are flooding social media following the news.
Former Sheffield United defender, George Baldock. Photo: Instagram/georgebaldock (screenshot)
George Baldock has passed away at the age of 31.
BBC News reports the former Sheffield United defender was found dead in the swimming pool at his home in Greece.
While attempts were made to resuscitate him at the scene, he could not be revived and was confirmed dead.
The Greek club Panathinaikos FC, which Baldock recently joined, confirmed the footballer’s passing.
“We are shocked by the loss of George… We stand with the family and the relatives…”
Fans are flooding social media with messages of condolences and tributes.
Baldock’s former club Sheffield United recalled him as 'extremely popular with supporters, staff and team-mates who pulled on a red and white shirt alongside him'.
Sheffield United Football Club is shocked and extremely saddened to learn of the passing of former player, George Baldock.
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) October 9, 2024
The defender left the club in the summer after seven years at Bramall Lane and was extremely popular with supporters, staff and team-mates who pulled on a… pic.twitter.com/OlDsn0lFpB
George Baldock last goal for Sheffield united 💔🕊️pic.twitter.com/zZphHAWY0l
— E-ben Obum🦸 (@EbenCfc) October 9, 2024
Rest in peace, George 💔🕊️ pic.twitter.com/hUKras6GNX
— EfsoSahne (@EfsoSahne) October 9, 2024
🚨📸 - Harry Maguire on IG.💔😢 pic.twitter.com/YA1O3NlVWT
— 𝗧𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗴’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘀 ✍🏼🇳🇱 (@TenHagBall_) October 9, 2024
Real ones remember his 19/20 campaign
— Geezy (@LFCGeezy) October 9, 2024
Rip king💔😔
REST IN PEACE, George Baldock pic.twitter.com/Ly0nAbTTwk
— ᴅᴀᴍɪ (@CFC_Dami) October 9, 2024
RIP George Baldock.
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) October 10, 2024
He only played on Sunday for Panathinaikos. It shows how incredibly fragile life is, none of us are promised a day.