- George Baldock was found dead in the pool of his home last month.
- Exams are currently being carried out to determine the cause of his death.
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George Baldock’s family are facing fresh grief following the former footballer’s tragic death last month at the age of 31.
Baldock was found dead in the swimming pool of his home in Athens on October 9, after having moved to Greece to join Panathinaikos in the summer.
He was survived by his fiancée, Annabel Dignam, and their one-year-old son, Brody. An autopsy is currently being performed to determine the cause of his death.
However, a medical expert has revealed that histology and toxicology results are unlikely to be ready until 2025, meaning Baldock’s family face a long wait for answers about how he died.
Dr Grigoris Leon of the Hellenic Society of Forensic Medicine said: “The publication of official results could take months.
Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock (pictured) was found dead at his home last month.
Annabel Dignam, mother of Baldock’s one-year-old son Brody, faces a long wait to learn the cause of her fiancé’s death.
His former clubs and teammates have paid tributes to Baldock following his tragic death.
«In Greece there are only five people with experience to carry out microscopic tests.
“It is very likely that the cause of his death was pathological and related to the heart.”
Baldock, who spent seven years at Sheffield United between 2017 and 2024, was repatriated to the UK for his funeral on October 28, which was attended by his former teammate and close friend Dele Alli.
Alli called Baldock his “brother” in a touching Instagram post shortly after the defender’s death.
Fellow England internationals Harry Maguire and Ben Chilwell, along with Sheffield United, Panathinaikos and another of his former clubs, MK Dons, have also paid emotional tributes to Baldock in recent weeks.
Sunday’s Steel City derby was marred by a Sheffield Wednesday fan who mocked Baldock’s death by holding up a vile sign.
Mail Sport exclusively revealed that the supporter, who is a university-trained surveyor, faces a police investigation and losing his job.