The Liverpool icon announced he has stage four cancer
Former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan announced he has stage four cancer
Former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan announced he has stage four cancer(Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.)
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Fans rushed to send their support to Kevin Keegan after the Liverpool icon announced he has been diagnosed with stage four cancer. The former England forward and manager was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year and has reportedly now informed fans that it has reached the most advanced stage.
The 75-year-old made a public appearance in Newcastle over the weekend to look back on his incredible career. It was during this appearance when he took the opportunity to share further details of his diagnosis.
Keegan, who starred for the Reds in the 1970s, told the crowd he has stage four cancer.
According to The Mail, Keegan told fans: "They said we have a top doctor with this new way of fighting what you have got. Which is stage four cancer."
Keegan shared that his doctor was a Liverpool fan. He told fans: "He was a Liverpool supporter so I went to meet him. I knew I wouldn’t be walking alone, if you know what I mean."
It's clear Keegan will not face this battle alone, as the football community have sent their messages of support to the star following his heartbreaking news.
Many fans said they are "thinking of Kevin" while others others told him: "You'll never walk alone".
Liverpool legend Kevin Keegan
Fans have rushed to send their support(Image: Getty Images)
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On social media, one fan called Alistair said: "The very, very best of luck to you Kev. Wishing you all the best in your biggest battle yet." A second named Mark also wrote: "Thinking of Kevin and his family, absolute legend!"
Gerrie said: "Bless wish him all the best xxx" and Hazel added: "Keep fighting YNWA."
Karen said: "You'll never walk alone. What a player- fight Kev we're all rooting for you." Brian added: "You're a fighter Kevin you can beat this."
A fan called Julie wrote: "My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family xx." Shelley said: "No words can heal you Kevin, heartwarming blessings and love sent. You are a true legend. YNWA x."
Keegan was admitted to hospital in January due to "ongoing abdominal symptoms". His family said in a statement at the time: "Kevin Keegan was recently admitted to hospital for further evaluation of ongoing abdominal symptoms.
"These investigations have revealed a diagnosis of cancer, for which Kevin will undergo treatment. Kevin is grateful to the medical team for their intervention and ongoing care.
"During this difficult time, the family are requesting privacy, and will be making no further comment."
After sharing he had been diagnosed with cancer, Liverpool issued a statement offering support to Keegan. The statement said: “The thoughts and support of everyone at Liverpool FC and Forever Reds are with Kevin Keegan after he was diagnosed with cancer.”
Keegan's playing career also saw him represent Scunthorpe United, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle United, and he subsequently went into management, taking charge of the Magpies twice, as well as Fulham, England and Manchester City.