Panathinaikos star, George Baldock dies in his swimming pool
English soccer star George Baldock has died at the age of 31.
According to the BBC, the athlete — who was born in the U.K. but also held Greek nationality — was found dead in a swimming pool at his home in Glyfada, Athens, on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
The outlet reported that there was no evidence of foul play and that a local coroner had initially suggested Baldock died of drowning before his body was found at 10:30 pm local time.
According to Reuters, the soccer player could not be revived after police tried cardiopulmonary resuscitation on him.
Baldock’s family also said in a statement per the outlets, “We can confirm that George has sadly passed away. As a family, we are in shock at this terrible loss.”
The player joined the leading Greek soccer club Panathinaikos as a defender back in May after playing for Sheffield United in England for seven years.
He also played the same position 12 times for the Greek national team, following his debut in 2022.
Expressing their condolences, Panathinaikos paid tribute to their late player on social media.
“We are shocked. We are shocked by the loss of our George,” their caption read in Greek.
“Panathinaikos’ family mourns his unexpected loss. We stand with the family and relatives of George Baldock.”
Reuters
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