George Baldock: One-year anniversary of sad passing of former Premier League star 'found dead in swimming pool' at 31 - what was cause of death?
Today (Thursday 9 October) marks the one-year anniversary of the sad passing of former Premier League star George Baldock.
Former Sheffield United star Baldock, who joined Greek club Panathinaikos, was found dead in his swimming pool at his home at the age of 31 last year. Concerns were raised when Baldock's wife was unable to contact him after several hours without a response. He was later found in his swimming pool and pronounced dead by a doctor after emergency services were called to the scene.
Panathinaikos blacked out their profile picture on X and Instagram in the wake of the tragic news, while his former club Sheffield United - where he spent seven years prior to his move to Greece - issued a statement expressing condolences to his family and friends. "Sheffield United Football Club is shocked and extremely saddened to learn of the passing of former player, George Baldock," read a club statement.
"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 red and white shirt alongside him. The sincere condolences of everyone associated with Sheffield United are extended to George's family and friends."
Baldock spent seven years at Bramall Lane, amassing over 200 appearances between 2017 and 2024. He secured promotion to the Premier League on two separate occasions and was a firm favourite among Sheffield United supporters.
His death was attributed to "drowning in water" following a post-mortem examination in Greece. It is believed that Baldock had passed away approximately five hours before he was found.
He died with no drugs or alcohol in his system, the inquest found. A postmortem examination found no drugs or alcohol in his system and that he had a very large heart “that would have meant that he was susceptible to heart arrhythmias”, where the heart beats too fast, too slowly or irregularly.Tom Osborne, the senior coroner for Milton Keynes, concluded Baldock’s death was an accident.