Women's football star dies at 27
Sheffield United star Maddy Cusack has passed away at the age of 27.
The club broke the news about the sudden death of the midfielder, but did not disclose any information about her cause of death.
“Sheffield United Football Club is devastated to report the sad news of the passing of Maddy Cusack," the club said in a statement.
“Maddy, a women’s team player since 2019 and marketing executive for the football club, passed away on Wednesday."
“This is heartbreaking news for everyone at Bramall Lane," chief executive Stephen Bettis said.
“Maddy had a unique position of being part of a number of teams at Sheffield United and was popular with everyone that she came into contact with."
“Her personality and professionalism made her a credit to her family — she will be sadly missed."
Cusack, a former England youth international player, signed a contract extension with the club in July.
She was named as United's vice-captain last month and had just started her sixth season with the team in the second-tier Women’s Championship, making her the longest-serving player in the current squad.
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