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The footballer is survived by his fiancee and child who broke down in her tribute to him.
The fiancée of former Premier League footballer George Baldock has spoken out in a deeply emotional tribute following his untimely death.
Baldock, 31, was reportedly found at the bottom of his swimming pool in Athens on Wednesday evening, with authorities confirming his cause of death as drowning.
The Greece international, who most recently played for Panathinaikos after leaving Sheffield United in the summer, leaves behind his young son Brody and fiancée Annabel Dignam.
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Annabel shared a heartbreaking message on her private Instagram account just hours after his passing was confirmed.
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She posted a photo of the couple together, writing:
"George, the love of my life, my soulmate. The perfect dad to our beautiful boy. You completed me. You were my world and I know we were yours. You are here with me in Brody's smile, giggle, and infectious personality. My world will never be the same but I will find a way for Brody. I promise."
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Baldock was last called up for Greece in their Euro 2024 play-off defeat to Georgia.
There was a period of silence before Thursday night’s Nations League match between England and Greece at Wembley, which the visitors won 2-1, with Baldock’s picture shown on the big screens.
Players of both sides also wore black armbands and the Greece team held up his shirt after they scored their opening goal in the shock Wembley win.
George Baldock: Tributes pour in for the late footballer
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George Baldock's family also released a statement paying tribute to him, expressing their grief and appreciation for the outpouring of love and support they've received.
"You were the most special father, fiancée, son, brother, uncle, friend, teammate, and person," the family said in their message, as per The Mirror.
"Your enthusiasm and infectious personality brought so much love to those that were fortunate enough to know you and those that adored you from the stands. We will forever cherish the special memories we have of you, and you will continue to live on in your beautiful son. You were due to fly home today for us to celebrate his first birthday together, but instead, we mourn your loss."
According to latest reports, police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances of Baldock’s death, reviewing CCTV footage that reportedly shows the athlete swimming vigorously before suddenly stopping and sinking.
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