Sheffield's Maddy Cusack dies aged 27

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66882379

Sheffield United midfielder Maddy Cusack has died at the age of 27.

Cusack had been at the club since 2019 and became the first player to reach 100 appearances for the women's team last season.

She also worked as a marketing executive at the club, who said they were "devastated".

"This is heartbreaking news for everyone at Bramall Lane," said Sheffield United chief executive officer Stephen Bettis.

"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.

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RIP, Maddy Cusack... it's always tragic when someone dies at such a young age, with a promising career ahead of them :'( .

My condolences to her friends and family - and to her team-mates at Sheffield.

That's so sad to hear that she died so young. R.I.P. Maddy Cusack.

My condolences to her friends and family.