Maddy Cusack death updates — Sheffield United star dies at 27 after signing new deal as cause not yet revealed

SHEFFIELD UNITED women’s star Maddy Cusack has died aged 27, the club confirmed in a heartbreaking statement Thursday afternoon.

Rising Sheffield United star Cusack tragically passed away last week, with tributes pouring in from across the football world.

Maddy had just entered her sixth season with the club after signing a new deal in July.

Clubs across the women’s game held a minute’s silence before matches this weekend, including Sheffield’s meeting with Newcastle United.

In a club statement, The Blades said: “Ahead of the Newcastle game, we will celebrate & honour the life of Maddy Cusack, a loved & respected figure of the Sheffield United family. There will forever be a void in the hearts of everyone connected to the club & a number of activities have been planned to remember her. We would politely ask supporters to be in their seats for 4.15pm to partake.”

Her cause of death has not yet been revealed.

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