The 75-year-old former striker confirmed the diagnosis in a statement issued on social media yesterday.
15:39, 03 Jun 2026
Kenny Dalglish has announced his cancer diagnosis
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Kenny Dalglish has announced his cancer diagnosis(Image: Getty Images)
Kenny Dalglish has been flooded with support from the world of football after the Scotland, Liverpool and Celtic legend announced he was being treated for cancer yesterday (June 2).
The 75-year-old former striker 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, the Daily Record reports.
Support has poured in for Sir Kenny
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Support has poured in for Sir Kenny(Image: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
Posting on Instagram, his son Paul Dalglish confirmed his father's treatment is "going well".
He said: "Like most families, we would have preferred to keep this private, but sometimes life has other plans.
"My Dad has always been my hero, my best mate, and the strongest man I know. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from him, it’s how to face challenges with courage, humour, and dignity.
"The treatment is going well, and knowing him, he’ll handle this the same way he’s handled everything else in life. Love you, Dad."
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."
Old Firm legends Scott Brown and Kris Boyd also showed their support in the replies to the news on Scotland's all-time top goal scorer's Instagram. The Hoops' invincible captain said: "Sending love sir Kenny." The former Gers striker added: "Get well soon."
A spokesperson for Celtic said: "Wishing King Kenny all the very best as he undergoes treatment. Our thoughts are with him and his family."
A spokesperson for Liverpool FC said: "Sir Kenny Dalglish has confirmed he is undergoing treatment for a cancer diagnosis.
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"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."