SHEFFIELD UNITED women’s star Maddy Cusack has died aged 27, the club confirmed in a heartbreaking statement this afternoon.
A statement from the club explained: “Sheffield United Football Club is devastated to report the sad news of the passing of Maddy Cusack. Maddy, a women’s team player since 2019 and marketing executive for the Football Club, passed away on Wednesday.
“A respected player, Maddy, 27, last season reached the milestone of 100 appearances for Sheffield United Women. Additionally, she was a valued colleague in the offices at Bramall Lane, moving over from the Sheffield United Community Foundation to the Club in 2021 to help market all areas of the Blades.”
Maddy had just entered her sixth season with the club after signing a new deal in July.
Her cause of death has not yet been revealed.
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