Liverpool legend Kevin Keegan has unfortunately passed away age 75 after a battle with cancer.
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Kevin Keegan, Liverpool legend and former England manager, has passed away at the age of 75.
Liverpool and the wider football world are in mourning following confirmation that Kevin Keegan has died at 75, with a statement from his family announcing his passing on Monday.
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Keegan had been battling stage four cancer, a diagnosis that was first made public earlier this year, and he passed away surrounded by his wife and daughters.
The family described their loss with “immense sadness”, reflecting how deeply he was loved not only as a footballing great but as a husband, father and grandfather:
“It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75,” a statement from the family read.
“The former England player and manager had been battling cancer and was surrounded by his wife and daughters in his final moments.”
“Kevin, a double Ballon D’or winner, was a much loved husband, father and grandfather. The family would like to thank Kevin’s incredible medical team for all their support. This is a hugely difficult time and they are requesting space and privacy.”
Keegan’s place in Liverpool history is firmly etched in club folklore.
He joined Liverpool in 1971 and became a central figure in the side that dominated English and European football in the 1970s, winning three league titles, the European Cup, two UEFA Cups and an FA Cup during his time at Anfield.
He brought back-to-back Ballon d’Or awards in 1978 and 1979 to Merseyside.
Beyond Liverpool, Keegan enjoyed a distinguished career with England, earning 63 caps and captaining his country, before later managing the national team as well as Newcastle United, Fulham and Manchester City.
At Newcastle, his attacking football and near-title run in the mid-1990s against Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United made him a cult hero at St James’ Park.
All of our thoughts are with Kevin Keegan’s family at this difficult time.
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