Scotland, Liverpool and Celtic legend Kenny Dalglish confirmed that he is undergoing treatment for a cancer.
14:14, 02 Jun 2026
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The world of football has united around Kenny Dalglish after the Scotland, Liverpool and Celtic legend announced he was undergoing treatment for cancer.
Support has poured in for the 75-year-old former striker after he confirmed the diagnosis in a statement issued on social media which was shared on the Liverpool club website.
Dalglish, the most capped player and joint-top goal scorer for Scotland, scored 375 goals in 955 matches for Celtic, Liverpool and Scotland in a 21-year career. He would later go on to manage Liverpool, Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United.
Supporters, former team mates and players he coached have all rallied around King Kenny following the announcement.
Commenting on his dad's Instagram post, son Paul Dalglish said: "Love you Dad. You got this."
Alan Shearer, part of Dalglish's Blackburn Rovers side which won the 1994-95 Premier League title said: "Everyone is with you, Kenny."
Liverpool legend and former Rangers manager Steven Gerrard, who played for Dalglish in his second spell as Liverpool manager, said: "Sending our love Sir Kenny."
Jamie Carragher, who also played for Dalglish as Liverpool manager, said: "Sending all our love Kenny."
Scotland captain and former Liverpool defender Andy Robertson commented with a heart emoji under Dalglish's post.
Fellow Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler added: "Sending you lots of love Sir King."
Former Liverpool and Celtic striker Robbie Keane said: "Sending my best Sir Kenny."
A spokesperson for Liverpool FC said: "Sir Kenny Dalglish has confirmed he is undergoing treatment for a cancer diagnosis.
"Our support and love is with you, Sir Kenny."
A spokesperson for Blackburn Rovers said: "Sending all our love and support to Sir Kenny Dalglish, who has confirmed he is undergoing cancer treatment."
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