Information about Maddy Cusack’s death cause, obituary, and funeral have been shared in this report. Cusack’s family has withheld information shrouding her sudden death, and that has got most fans of the footballer spinning their own theories about her. Her obituary has been shared on social media by close friends, teammates, and the entire football fraternity.
Maddy Cusack, a midfielder for Sheffield United, has passed away, the team announced in a statement. The longest-tenured player on the Blades’ current roster, Cusack had just begun her sixth season with them in the Women’s Championship when she was elected vice captain last month.
A statement on the club’s official website read: ‘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 Cusack death cause: how did she die?
As we mentioned before, Cusack’s cause of death has not been established yet. Although speculations are rife on the grapevine that she killed herself, that claim has yet to be authenticated.
Maddy Cusack obituary and funeral
One of her teammates, Chloe Beattie wrote:
“Can’t quite believe what I’ve heard at the moment. Many years of sharing the pitch with you to only speaking to you 2 weeks ago. Many seasons of training, matches, playing abroad, lots of highs and lots of lows. You were pure talent. What a person. What a player. Always our number 8. Rest in peace Maddy Cusack ”
Football League Fan Banter shared on Facebook thus; “Heartbreaking to hear Sheffield United’s Maddy Cusack has sadly died aged just 27. Blades CEO 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. “Her personality and professionalism made her a credit to her family — she will be sadly missed.” Sending our love and wishes to her family and friends and everyone at Bramall Lane at this tough time. ”The former England youth international signed a new contract extension with the Blades in July.
United’s chief executive officer Stephen Bettis said: ‘This is heart-breaking news for everyone at Bramall Lane.
‘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.
‘Her personality and professionalism made her a credit to her family – she will be sadly missed.
‘While taking in the news and moving forward, the club will offer as much support as possible to Maddy’s family, friends and colleagues.’
The Blades said talks over ‘suitable tributes and celebrating Maddy’s life’ will continue privately, adding: ‘The club and Maddy’s family would appreciate a period of privacy and will not comment further at this sad time.’
Meanwhile, Maddy Cusack’s final funeral rites have not been announced by her family.