Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish has revealed that he undergoing treatment for cancer by posting a statement on social media
Sir Kenny Dalglish at the Asif Kapadia documentary screening
Sir Kenny Dalglish is undergoing cancer treatment(Image: Liverpool Echo)
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Sir Kenny Dalglish has revealed that he is undergoing treatment for cancer. The 75-year-old Liverpool legend confirmed the news with a post on social media.
He wrote: "As my inadvertent social media post has indicated, I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer. 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. 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."
His son Paul Dalglish replied, writing: "Love you Dad."
Liverpool said in a statement: "The support, best wishes and love of everyone at Liverpool FC are, and will be, with Sir Kenny and his family. The club would also like to underscore his request for privacy moving forward."
Dalglish is a legend at Liverpool, where he made 515 appearances and scored 172 goals between 1977 and 1990. Brought in to replace Kevin Keegan after his move to Hamburg, he helped the club win six league titles, four League Cups and one FA Cup.
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