Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish has revealed he is undergoing treatment for cancer, with the 75-year-old asking for privacy for himself and his family.
Dalglish confirmed his cancer diagnosis on Instagram on Tuesday, having “inadvertently” revealed his treatment in a previous post.
“As my inadvertent social media post has indicated, I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer,” his statement reads.
“Unlike my mobile phone use, the treatment is going well.
“Ideally, this would have remained private because that’s the way it should be, but my useless technology skills have forced my hand.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, May 24, 2026: Photographer John Powell is presented with a gift by Sir Kenny Dalglish (L) on his retirement during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brentford FC at Anfield. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
“Obviously I did not mean to make this matter public so I would appreciate it if the privacy of my family and myself are respected.
“As ever, thank you to the wonderful medical staff who have shown incredible care and discretion, not just for me but for many, many others. They are a credit to themselves.”
Liverpool FC have issued their support to their former player and manager, who now serves as an ambassador, adding: “The club would also like to underscore his request for privacy moving forward.”
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Dalglish’s news comes after fellow Liverpool legend Kevin Keegan revealed over the weekend that he is battling stage four cancer.
“They said ‘we have a top doctor with this new way of fighting what you have got’, which is stage four cancer,” he said while speaking at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House.
“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.”
This Is Anfield sends our best wishes to Kenny and Kevin in their treatment.